The NFL fined linebackers Odafe Oweh and Roquan Smith of the Baltimore Ravens for needless roughness during their team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week, the league said on Saturday.

At 12:27 in the fourth quarter, Oweh was given a fine of $20,050 for a play in which he was given credit for a tackle on Chiefs running back Isaiah Pacheco. On the play, he did not receive a penalty.

Ravens OLB Odafe Oweh was fined $20,050 for this hit on Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco. pic.twitter.com/vevWb8vZaW

— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) September 14, 2024

For a play at 6:22 in the first quarter, Smith was called for a horse collar tackle on Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, and as a result, he was fined $16,833.

The NFL fined Ravens ILB Roquan Smith $16,883 for unnecessary roughness on this horse collar tackle. pic.twitter.com/3JlD3zcT7D

— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) September 14, 2024

However, Smith did not get a fine for what was arguably a late hit that did not result in a penalty during the game on Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes early in the fourth quarter. Peyton Hendershoot of the Chiefs, the tight end who shoved Smith following the play, was fined $5,472 for his unsportsmanlike behavior. Following the game, Smith had some harsh words to say about Hendershoot.

“Mahomes stumbled and fell. Smith told reporters, “That’s why the refs didn’t call it. “I don’t know who [No.] 88 [Hendershot] is, but he best watch himself. That was a terrific no-call by the referee. He gave a deft little shove.

“Whoever No. 88 [Peyton Hendershot] is, I have no idea who he is, but I’ll see him when I see him.”

In addition, Pacheco was fined $5,582 for unwarranted roughness at 12:45 in the third quarter, when he bent his head to make contact. On the play, he was not given a penalty either.

When the Ravens host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, they aim to recover.

In Week 3, the Dolphins sign the ideal quarterback to unseat Skylar Thompson as the starting quarterback.

With Tua Tagovailoa out, the Miami Dolphins have a new quarterback who will challenge Skylar Thompson for the starting position. This might have been their best option all along. Reports state that Tyler Huntley, a former Pro Bowl quarterback, is joining the Dolphins. He is being signed by Miami from the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens.

Huntley joined the NFL in 2020 and spent his whole playing career with the Ravens. He was with the Browns this summer but was cut. He signed up for Ravens PS. Huntley made it to the Pro Bowl in 2022. But the quarterbacks who were elected declined, and the NFL continued to select quarterbacks. After starting four games and making six appearances for Baltimore that season, he finished 2-2.

Dolphins signing QB Tyler Huntley off Ravens practice squad. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/6GpfnBotfy

— NFL (@NFL) September 16, 2024

The veteran quarterback Tyler Huntley has signed with the Miami Dolphins. Huntley has talent that the Dolphins will need to develop. He can maneuver around the pocket fairly well and has a large arm. In Miami, Huntley might provide the Dolphins with a sufficient quarterbacking boost to get them through the upcoming several weeks until Tua returns to health.

This week against the Seahawks, Skylar Thompson is anticipated to get the start. A week later, when the Dolphins meet the Titans on the East Coast, Huntley might be a better choice, but if he plays well, he might hold onto the position for another week. Who knows, perhaps he could jump right in and challenge for the starting position?

Although the Ravens’ offense has improved over the past several years, Lamar Jackson’s running ability is the foundation of the team’s scheme rather than his reliable throwing skills. They have a strong rushing group that may relieve the quarterback of some of the load. Many thought that Jackson’s receiving group was the reason for his poor performance prior to the 2023 season. That group became better in 2023, but Huntley didn’t work with them too often.

If Huntley is able to get started in Miami, he will have two of the best wide receivers in the league plus, if Mike McDaniel sticks with it, an early-looking running game. While there weren’t many alternatives with comparable potential, Huntley is a superior competitor for Thompson and might not be the ideal replacement for Tua.