Steelers' Kwon Alexander Fined $43,709 for Unnecessary Roughness vs. Bucs | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kwon Alexander has been fined $43,709 stemming from his unnecessary roughness penalty on August 11.

The hit occurred in the first quarter of the team's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when he made a tackle on running back Chase Edmonds.

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The NFL fined <a href="">#Steelers</a> LB Kwon Alexander $43,709 for unnecessary roughness in last week's preseason game against Tampa Bay. <br><br>These types of hits with the head lowered are a point of emphasis this season. Alexander was fined for the same offense in 2022.<a href="">

The main issue with the hit was that Alexander had lowered his head to make the hit, which NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported will be a point of emphasis for the NFL going forward.

Alexander was fined for the same offense in 2022.

The eight-year veteran signed a one-year deal worth $1.3 million with the Steelers after spending the 2022 season with the New York Jets. He played in 17 games (12 starts) in 2022 and recorded 69 tackles.

Alexander was a Pro Bowler in 2017 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also spent time with the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers.