NFL reportedly fines 3 coaches for not wearing masks during games

Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball against Ja'Whaun Bentley #51 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter at CenturyLink Field on September 20, 2020 in Seattl
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The NFL is reportedly hitting three coaches who didn't wear masks during games and their teams with over $1 million in fines.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan have each been fined $100,000 for not wearing face coverings during games on Sunday, CNN reports. The three teams are reportedly also each being fined $250,000.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.