Treyton Welch fined for facemask during Saints-Rams preseason matchup

New Orleans Saints tight end Treyton Welch has been fined $5,583 for a facemask infraction during a Week 2 preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. Although no penalty was called at the time, the NFL's review process identified the offense after the game, which the Rams won 34-0. Welch's violation occurred in the third quarter when he caught a pass and unintentionally grabbed Rams safety Nate Valcarcel's facemask while executing a stiff arm. Despite the fine, Welch could have faced a higher penalty as facemask violations can lead to fines of up to $11,941 for first offenses. Meanwhile, Saints guard Jeremiah Wright avoided further punishment despite committing a separate unnecessary roughness penalty during the same game.

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