New York Jets coach Rex Ryan was caught on camera shouting a profanity following his team's victory over the Pittsburgh Steelerslast week. He will pay dearly for it.
The NFL fined Ryan $100,000 for swearing, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, according to a league source. The cost is so high because he's a repeat offender to the same rule. Ryan was seen yelling at someone as the game concluded, possibly an official or the Steelers' defense. He was also fined by the NFL $75,000 in 2011 for yelling at a fan and fined $50,000 by the Jets for using his middle finger in a picture taken in 2010.
Ryan was upset after Steelers safety Mike Mitchelltried to jump over the line of scrimmage to disrupt the Jets' snap when the latter was in the victory formation. Rex called the move "bush league" and said he was disappointed in Mitchell.
"I think I was saying, 'Thank you,'" Ryan joked after the game when asked about his swearing. "Obviously, I've got to do a good job of controlling my emotions. Things happen. I'm sorry if I offended anybody."
However, Rex wasn't the only member of the Jets who was fined for his actions in Sunday's game. Linebacker Jason Babin was docked $16,537 for a late hit on Ben Roethlisberger, while Michael Vick was fined $8,628 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Other fines worth noting, all via Rapoport:
» Ravens safety Darian Stewart was fined $22,050 for unnecessary roughness due to a blindside block.
» Rams tight end Lance Kendrickswas also fined $22,050 for an illegal blindside block.
» Jaguars defensive back Teddy Williams was fined $22,050 for unnecessarily striking an opponent with his helmet.
The latest Around The NFL Podcast previews every Week 11 game and recaps the Dolphins' key victory over the Bills. Find more Around The NFL content on NFL NOW.
