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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:

Bucs’ HC Bruce Arians said he will appeal the $50,000 fine that the NFL imposed on him today for this action: pic.twitter.com/itS0RvIbvd

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