New York Jets' Jamal Adams wins appeal of fine, plans to use money in a special way
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New York Jets safety Jamal Adams won his appeal of a fine for a hit he leveled on Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in their Week 2 matchup.
Adams was fined $21,056 initially for the hit and expressed his displeasure over it, calling the NFL a joke over the penalty. On Thursday, league appeals officer Derrick Brooks rescinded the fine.
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“Ha ha! I told you if you just listened to me,” Adams told reporters at practice, according to ESPN. “I'm going to be completely honest, and I'm going to tell you straight up: I knew I was going to win it because it was legal.”
The third-year defensive back said he’s going to put the money to good use now.
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What is Adams going to do with it?
Spend it on his mother for her birthday, he said.
"Ha ha! Yep, I got that -- what was it, like 22? -- back in my pocket. Oh my god. ... I'm just happy it wasn't taken out [of my paycheck] because now I can spend that lovely money on my mother for her birthday. I'm excited about that," he said.
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In four games this season, Adams has racked up 20 total tackles, one interception return for a touchdown and three pass defenses.
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He will have to anchor the Jets’ secondary as they take on the Dallas Cowboys in a huge Week 6 matchup. New York will be looking for their first win of the year.