Los Angeles Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman attempted to distance himself from one of the NFL's most controversial plays in recent memory.
Robey-Coleman hit New Orleans Saints receiver Tommylee Lewis before the ball arrived with under two minutes remaining in a tied NFC Championship Game. No pass interference penalty was called, and the Rams eventually emerged with the overtime victory.
The NFL issued Robey-Coleman a reported $26,739 fine on Friday for the helmet-to-helmet hit.
"It’s the league’s call, the ref’s call," Robey-Coleman said Friday, according to Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register. "I have nothing to do with that play. I made a football play. The ref made his call, and there’s nothing else I could do about it. That’s their call."
Robey-Coleman will not appeal the fine as the Rams prepare to take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
Saints owner Gayle Benson issued a statement Monday, revealing she reached out to the league regarding the blown call.
