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NFL fines Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians $50,000 for striking player in helmet

The NFL has fined Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians $50,000 for striking safety Andrew Adams in the helmet during Sunday’s win over the Eagles.

Adams appeared close to getting involved in a scuffle on the field, which led to a helmet smack from Arians.

Here’s what happened:



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“I’ll appeal it,” Arians said Wednesday. “It ain’t got nothing to do with the game, so we’re good.”

According to ESPN’s source, the NFL sent Arians a note that said he displayed “conduct directed towards your players that fell below standards expected of an NFL head coach.”

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