Anticipation of fines san francisco 49ers Defensive end Nick Bosa intentionally delayed his decision to wear a “Make America Great Again” hat in a postgame TV interview until after the election, according to a new report in the Wall Street Journal. It will be evaluated.
Bosa, 27, made headlines last month when he slammed quarterback Brock Purdy's postgame interview on NBC after the 49ers' win. dallas cowboys October 27th.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa celebrates as he leaves the field after a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Kelly L. Cox/Imagine Images)
by wearing a hat pro donald trump Bosa, who wrote the message, violated an NFL rule that prohibits players from “wearing, displaying, or otherwise conveying personal messages in written or illustrated form.”
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Bosa was fined nearly two weeks later, although it seemed inevitable that he would be disciplined by the league for a clear violation of the rules. And that was intentional, according to the report.
wall street journal Tuesday's report said the league intentionally waited until after the election to fine Bosa to avoid the risk of a potential backlash in the days leading up to the election. The report was cited as a source familiar with the situation.
The NFL did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell attended the game between the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
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Bosa was fined $11,255. However, before official word came out, he did not express regret over the incident.
“It was totally worth it,” he said at the time. “I don't think my position on speaking about this issue will change. Obviously the people have spoken. We got what we got.”
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during the second half on November 10, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
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Undeterred by the fine, Bosa appeared to pay tribute to the president-elect again this weekend, this time drawing inspiration from Trump after Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was sacked in the fourth quarter. performed a dance.
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