New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams was fined $10,609 for a late hit out of bounds on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in last week's preseason game, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Quincy Williams with a late hit on Jalen Hurts 😳
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The incident drew an animated outburst from Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, who was seen shouting in the direction of the Jets sideline. Sirianni said after the 24-21 preseason loss that his anger was directed at the play itself and not toward opposing head coach Robert Saleh.
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"I wasn't mad at coach Saleh," Sirianni said Friday, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. "I was mad at the situation. I was more mad at the player than coach Saleh. Coach Saleh is a great guy. I have so much respect for him. It was just emotions of the game. I was just sticking up for Jalen."
Saleh called the hit "egregiously awful," adding he discussed the play with Williams following the game.
A third-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019, Williams joined the Jets prior to the 2021 campaign. He recorded two sacks over 13 starts last season.
