Terence Garvin Fined $25,000 For Block On Bengals Punter

Reports are surfacing that indicate the league has fined LB Terence Garvin $25,000 for his block during a punt return versus the Bengals on Sunday. Huber suffered a broken jaw from the hit and was subsequently placed on season ending injured reserve. Shortly after the game, there were reports that Huber also suffered a cracked vertebra, but those were not correct, as the Bengals organization stated that it was a pre-existing condition.

The NFL considers punters to be defenseless throughout the entire punt return, so Garvin’s helmet contacting Huber’s head or neck is against the rules. Garvin is appealing the fine.

Here’s a gif of the hit.