NFL fines three head coaches $250,000 for conduct toward officials

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 01:39 · Archive

The NFL fined three head coaches $250,000 each for their conduct toward officials. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn and Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni each received the penalty, with the fines being held in abeyance and subject to being waived if the coaches demonstrate good behaviour.

It is unclear whether the fines stemmed from specific incidents or a pattern of conduct by the coaches. In Week 4, Vrabel was flagged after expressing displeasure with an official's call, later saying he had told the official it was a 'terrible' call and claiming he had made similar comments 87 times during his tenure as a head coach.

Glenn declined to comment directly about the fine but said he did not believe his treatment of officials had been problematic. 'I understand how the league works and I am fully behind how the league operates,' Glenn said. The NFL's action comes as the league has also recently disciplined officials for their own conduct, including fining line judge Jeff Seeman for apparently cursing at an Arizona Cardinals player and suspending referee Adrian Hill for unprofessional conduct toward a Minnesota Vikings linebacker.

How it is being reported

• Aaron Glenn faces $250K fine for conduct toward NFL officialsAaron Glenn was one of three head coaches fined $250,000 by the league for conduct toward game officials, a source confirmed.New York Post · 24 Oct, 01:15
• NFL fines three head coaches $250,000 for their conduct toward officials: reportMike Vrabel, Aaron Glenn and Nick Sirianni each face $250,000 fines for conduct toward officials, but the penalties could be waived under one condition.Fox News · 23 Oct, 00:25

In this story: Mike Vrabel · Aaron Glenn · Nick Sirianni · New England Patriots · New York Jets · Philadelphia Eagles · NFL

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