NEW YORK (AP) — The surgery standoff between Kelechi Osemele and the New York Jets has escalated.
The left guard was fined Saturday for conduct detrimental to the team after he did not practice, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Osemele says he needs a season-ending shoulder operation and is waiting for the team to authorize the procedure. The team, however, wants him on the field.
Osemele was told by the Jets he would face disciplinary action Saturday if he did not take the field with his teammates.