FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets safety Jamal Adams said Thursday he is appealing his fine from the NFL for roughing the passer against the Cleveland Browns and said officials apologized after the game for calling the penalty.
Adams ranted on Twitter late Wednesday night, calling the NFL a joke for fining him $21,056 for his hit on Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first quarter of New York's 23-3 loss Monday night. He called the league "a damn joke."
Jamal Adams, still angry about his $21K fine, says the game officials apologized to the Jets' coaching staff for calling the roughing penalty.