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The NFL issued a memo to all teams on Friday, December 2, regarding the faking of injuries
the punishment to be imposed on teams, coaches, and players when fake injuries happen
The NFL has decided that, on Monday, December 5, Saints defensive end Cam Jordan faked an injury.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Jordan was fined $50,000. His position coach
Ryan Nielsen, also was fined $50,000. Coach Dennis Allen was fined $100,000. And the Saints were fined $350,000.
The incident happened after a third-and-17 play by the Buccaneers, midway through the fourth quarter
As quarterback Tom Brady lined up the offense for fourth and 10, Jordan looked to the sideline, took a knee, and pointed to his lower left leg.
The situation first came to light because Jordan has complained about the situation on Twitter.