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Freeman fined $14,037 for unsportsmanlike conduct for incident against the Rams

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman discusses the fight with Rams lineman Aaron Donald that led to his ejection from Sunday's game. (Video by D. Orlando Ledbetter)
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Oct 27, 2019

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, who was disqualified in the third quarter of last Sunday's game after "throwing a punch" at Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, was fined $14,037 by the  NFL.

The Falcons had fallen behind 20-3 and a major fight nearly broke out. Donald and Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley received unnecessary roughness penalties.

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