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John Franklin-Myers was fined only $12,537 for kneeing Derrick Henry in the stomach

Titans defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers was fined just $12,537 for a hard knee strike to Ravens running back Derrick Henry’s midsection during a Week 4 game. The incident occurred in the second quarter after Henry executed a cut-block on Franklin-Myers, leaving him vulnerable as he recovered.

Video footage later revealed Franklin-Myers deliberately drove his knee into Henry’s stomach while the running back was down and unaware, a move that could have warranted a penalty or even an ejection. Despite the severity of the play, no on-field officials flagged it, and the fine—less than half of what Ravens receiver LaJohntay Wester was penalized for an unauthorized glove logo earlier this season—has sparked debate over the league’s enforcement consistency.

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