The NFL fined Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London $23,882 for unnecessary roughness involving the use of his helmet during the team’s Week 9 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati won the matchup, 34–17.
The play occurred in the third quarter, with Atlanta facing second-and-9 from its own 40-yard line. Quarterback Michael Penix completed a 21-yard pass to London, who was stopped by Bengals defenders Barrett Carter and DJ Turner. During the tackle, London lowered his helmet into Turner. Officials did not throw a flag on the play.
London’s fine was the largest issued for the infraction that week, matching the amount assessed to Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones. It was also the second consecutive week London had been fined. He received a $12,537 penalty for striking, kicking or kneeing in Week 8. Both amounts are standard for first-time offenses; a second helmet-use violation could cost $47,762, while a repeat striking violation could result in an $18,507 fine.
## Bengals Injury Updates Ahead of Steelers Game
The Bengals confirmed that cornerback Jalen Davis, wide receiver Andrei Iosivas and guard Brian Parker II would not be activated from injured reserve ahead of their Week 10 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Davis is dealing with a hamstring injury, Iosivas has a thumb injury, and Parker is recovering from a knee injury. All three were ruled out after previously being listed as doubtful.
Iosivas made progress during the week, but the team wanted him to complete a full week of practice before returning to action.
The Steelers also had an injury update: tight end Pat Freiermuth was added to the injury report with an illness and listed as questionable for the game.
