The NFL announced on Saturday that Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin has been fined $17,911 for unnecessary roughness.
The league issued the penalty following a review of the team’s Week 9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to Yahoo Sports.
The infraction occurred with 9 minutes and 22 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the game, which ended in a 20-13 victory for the Rams, as noted by ESPN.
During the play, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw an incomplete pass intended for receiver Tutu Atwell, per Pro-Football-Reference.
Although the hit was later identified as a violation by league officials, no penalty flag was thrown on the field at the time of the incident.
The league discovered the issue upon further review of the game film, reported Yahoo Sports.
The disciplinary action against Martin was not the only fine assessed to a Washington player following the matchup against Los Angeles.
Rams defensive back Emmanuel Forbes, a former first-round pick for the Commanders, was also penalized by the league office.
Forbes received a fine of $10,839 for unnecessary roughness, specifically for striking, kicking, or kneeing, according to CBS Sports.
Unlike the play involving Martin, Forbes was flagged by officials for his infraction during the contest with 12:25 remaining in the second quarter.
The league continues to review hits for potential safety violations despite the initial on-field rulings made by officiating crews during live game action.
Martin, who is listed as a safety on the official roster, remains a key part of the Washington secondary, per ESPN.
The decision to fine Martin highlights the league’s ongoing commitment to enforcing player safety standards through retroactive disciplinary reviews.