Eagles’ Star Receives NFL Punishment for Controversial Hit in Wild-Card Win Over Packers
Eagles linebacker Oren Burks was fined $8,333 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness after using his helmet to force a fumble on the opening kickoff of the Eagles’ 22-10 win over the Packers in the wild-card round. Despite the hit not being flagged during the game, Burks’ action led to a turnover that the Eagles…