Colts’ Quenton Nelson is facing a fine for his intense block on Jaguars’ Barry Church, which went viral. Despite not receiving a penalty during the game, Nelson has now been fined for the action.
The viral video of the incident has resulted in a hefty fine for Nelson. The NFL recently announced that Nelson will have to pay almost $27,000 for his block on Jaguars’ Safety Barry Church during a run play in the first quarter.
Initially, there was no penalty called during the game. It was only after the Colts shared a video of the play that it gained significant attention.
Quentin Nelson was selected as the number 6 pick by the Colts in the 2018 NFL draft and has been making a strong impact in his rookie season. He also made history by being the first guard to be named Offensive Rookie of the Month and has played in all 644 offensive snaps for the Colts.
