In addition to the sting of a Super Bowl LVI loss, two Cincinnati Bengals players were also hit in the pocketbook.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that Bengals defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III was fined $5,555 after he drew a flag for coming off the bench to celebrate in street clothes after safety Jessie Bates' interception.
Teammate Isaiah Prince was fined $4,722 for unnecessary roughness on the same play on which quarterback Joe Burrow was injured, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. The Cincinnati right tackle drew a 15-yard flag on the play.
Coaching moves
- The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to hire 49ers senior defensive assistant James Bettcher as linebackers coach, Rapoport and Pelissero reported.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores as their senior defensive assistant.