Patriots quarterback Mac Jones will not be fined for grabbing the ankle of Panthers defensive end Brian Burns on Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The play could have been called for holding, but the league decided it did not warrant anything more.
During the first quarter of New England's eventual 24–6 win, Burns sacked and stripped Jones of the ball. While the play was still active, Jones can be seen grabbing Burns by the ankle while on the ground.
The football was recovered by Panthers Carolina linebacker Frankie Luvu. After the game, Panthers outside linebacker Haason Reddick called out Jones for the play.