Tuesday 22 September 2020 06:53, UK
The NFL reportedly handed out more than $1m in fines as it cracked down on maskless head coaches.
The San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Shanahan, the Denver Broncos' Vic Fangio and the Seattle Seahawks' Pete Carroll each were fined $100,000 for not wearing masks Sunday, and their teams were docked $250,000, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported the same figures and indicated that three teams were involved but did not list the individuals.
Following the opening week of games, NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent reportedly sent a firm memo reminding coaches of their obligation to wear masks with the league holding games amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Multiple media outlets noted that the two head coaches whose teams played on Monday night, the Las Vegas Raiders' Jon Gruden and the New Orleans Saints' Sean Payton, frequently weren't wearing masks during the first half.
