The NFL awarded the Bears linebacker a hefty sum for the hit on the 49ers. QB Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
After Brock Purdy suffered a brief injury scare last weekend, the player responsible for the 49ers quarterback’s exit is being held accountable by the NFL.
Bears edge rusher Darrell Taylor was fined $16,883 for hitting Purdy in the third quarter of San Francisco’s 38-13 win over Chicago. Taylor touched Purdy’s neck while awkwardly taking him to the ground after the quarterback had already released the ball.
The NFL has fined Bears linebacker Darrell Taylor $16,883 for his hit to the neck of Brock Purdy on Sunday. Purdy left the game to play before returning. pic.twitter.com/hhln2HQPnX
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) December 14, 2024
Purdy missed just one game, returning to the field as he continued to gash the Bears’ defense for 325 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers in San Francisco’s win.
Taylor, originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2020, spent four seasons in the NFC West before joining Chicago on a one-year, $3.1 million deal in the offseason.
The NFL has made protecting its quarterbacks a priority, and the fine imposed on Taylor seems to reinforce that message after his brutal hit on Purdy.
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