Sam Franklin fined for blindside block; fine counts under NFL 'three-strike' rule

Sam Franklin was fined $9,425 for a blindside block; the infraction is tracked under the NFL’s new three-strike suspension rule and could lead to a one-game suspension if he accumulates two more qualifying violations.

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- • Fine: $9,425 for a blindside block committed in Week 1 versus the Texans.
- • The blindside block is one of the violation categories tracked under the NFL’s new three-strike rule.
- • The infraction is recorded and counts toward an eventual one-game suspension if two more qualifying fouls occur.
- • Franklin is a special teams captain and signed a three-year extension this offseason, increasing stakes for repeat infractions.
- • Team discipline or role changes could follow if further flags occur.

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