San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges is facing an unusual situation after his season came to an abrupt end with a serious knee injury against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1.
The NFL has now handed him a fine of more than $9,000 for an action that occurred during the same game, according to NBC Sports report. Tonges was joined by another San Francisco player in receiving an NFL fine after the Week 1 win over the Rams. 3 tight end role.
Tonges suffered the injury during San Francisco’s season opener and was unable to continue after remaining down on the field following the play. However, Tonges’ injury is not the only development stemming from the play. The punishment means Tonges is now dealing with a financial penalty in addition to the season-ending injury he suffered during the contest. Tonges’ season-ending injury occurred on a play that left him unable to get off the field under his own power. The 49ers officially placed Tonges on season-ending injured reserve Wednesday. The team then promoted tight end Brayden Willis from its practice squad to fill the No.
The injury was to his right knee, and head coach Kyle Shanahan later said it involved the medial collateral ligament along with some other “issues.
