Finnegan needed his ass whipped and I'm proud of A.J. for taking it to him.
Sucks for Andre owners, though.
3 game suspension is a bitch during the play-off push.
HOUSTON - FOX 26 Sports has learned Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson will be fined for his actions Sunday involving Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan, but Johnson will not be suspended.
It is not known what further punishment will be handed down to Finnegan.
Huge news for the Texans because that means their All-Pro receiver will be able to play when Houston takes on the Eagles Thursday night in Philadelphia.
Any further disciplinary action for Johnson and Finnegan will stem from their altercation in the fourth quarter of the Texans 20-0 victory at Reliant Stadium.
Both players were ejected from the game.
Finnegan initiated the fight when he hit Johnson in the facemask seconds after the ball was snapped. Johnson retaliated and both players ripped each other's helmets off.
Johnson would land several punches before the referees intervened.
Multiple sources told FOX 26 Sports prior to the fight Finnegan looked at the Texans sidelines and said, "watch this."
He isn't gonna miss any games.
He probably texted an attaboy to AJ.surprised that Goodell is looking the other way, but glad he is.
Multiple sources told FOX 26 Sports prior to the fight Finnegan looked at the Texans sidelines and said, "watch this."
Finnegan needs some chin music.
I love this. IMO this is the NFL saying to Finnegan we are tired of your crap and we won't kill the other guy for kicking your @ss on the field! Love this!rotoworld,
The NFL has fined Andre Johnson and Cortland Finnegan $25,000 apiece for their on-field brawl in Sunday's Titans-Texans game.
Neither will be suspended. Most players likely would've been banned at least one game if they reacted to Finnegan as Johnson did, but the NFL's reigning receiving yardage leader is an ambassador for the game, so he gets a pass. The league will keep close tabs on the Finnegan-Johnson matchup when they do battle again in Week 15. Expect both to be on their best behavior.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter