The NFL doesn't just stand by the Chicago Bears' controversial taunting penalty, it's doubling down on it. Linebacker Cassius Marsh was fined over $5,000 for taunting the Pittsburgh Steelers' bench during Monday night's game, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Marsh was fined $5,972 on Saturday for "unsportsmanlike conduct."
The NFL not only stands behind Monday night’s controversial taunting call against #Bears LB Cassius Marsh -- the league informed Marsh on Friday he's being $5,972 for unsportsmanlike conduct, per sources.
The penalty was a major source of frustration for the Bears.