Bengals DE Cedric Johnson fined for roughing Steelers punter

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Bengals DE Cedric Johnson fined for roughing Steelers punter
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Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson has been fined $6,164 by the NFL for roughing Steelers punter Cameron Johnston. The incident occurred late in the third quarter of the Bengals' Week 3 loss to Pittsburgh, where Johnson collided with Johnston's plant leg, resulting in a 15-yard penalty. This infraction extended a Pittsburgh drive that concluded with a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers. Additionally, Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb received an $11,041 fine for a blindside block during the game, while Steelers defensive back Jaquan Brisker was not fined for a tackle that resulted in Bengals rookie receiver Colbie Young's knee injury. Young will miss the Bengals' upcoming Week 4 game against Jacksonville.

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  • •Cedric Johnson fined $6,164 for roughing the punter.
  • •Incident occurred during Bengals' Week 3 loss to Steelers.
  • •Johnson's penalty extended a drive resulting in a touchdown.
  • •Cole Holcomb fined $11,041 for a blindside block.
  • •Colbie Young ruled out for Week 4 due to knee injury.
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The NFL announced that Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson was fined $6,164 for roughing Steelers punter Cameron Johnston.

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