Taylor Slammed with Fine for Dangerous Hit

Bears’ Darrell Taylor Slammed with NFL Fine for Dangerous Hit on 49ers’ Purdy — Bears’ Darrell Taylor

Darrell Taylor Faces NFL Backlash for Dangerous Hit on 49ers’ Brock Purdy

The NFL isn’t holding back after a brutal hit left San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy briefly sidelined. Bears edge rusher Darrell Taylor has been fined $16,883 for his questionable tackle during last weekend’s game.

The hit happened in the third quarter of the 49ers’ 38-13 blowout win over Chicago. Taylor awkwardly dragged Purdy to the ground, making contact with his neck even though the quarterback had already released the ball.

Purdy’s exit caused concern for San Francisco.

Luckily, he returned after missing just one play. The young QB didn’t miss a beat, racking up 325 yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers in a dominant performance. Taylor, who signed a one-year, $3.1 million deal with Chicago in the offseason, is no stranger to NFC West rivalries. Drafted by Seattle in 2020, he spent four seasons with the Seahawks before joining the Bears.

The NFL continues to send a strong message about player safety, especially for quarterbacks.

Taylor’s fine is the latest reminder of the league’s zero tolerance for reckless hits. Concerning Purdy and the 49ers, it was a small scare. For Taylor, it’s a costly mistake—and a glaring example of the NFL’s heightened focus on protecting its stars.

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