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's goal on Media Day . In the end, there is a chance that effort goes for naught. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Lynch could be subject to a fine for wearing a "Beast Mode" hat during his availability, per league source. It will be reviewed following the . ESPN first reported the po sibility of Don Larsen Jersey a fine. Players are not allowed to wear brands that conflict with league partners on the field, during postgame pre s conferences and at league events, such as Media Day.But Lynch's choice of hat manufacturer might help him skate by Gary Sanchez Jersey that rule."I just talked to 's longtime agent, Doug Henderson, who said simply 'it's absurd,' " Rapoport said Wednesday on Live. "The reason why is because that hat is made by New Era, which is actually an approved NFL sponsor. Either way, this is something the league is looking into and we should have a verdict Sonny Gray Jersey after the for ."Lynch wore a similar "Beast Mode" hat Wednesday during his media availability. As he did on Tuesday, the ' running back timed his stint with the media and left his podium after the required time frame.The phrase of the day on Wednesday was: "You know why I'm here," which was a call back to the prior day's "I'm here so I won't get fined" refrain.If the league levies a fine for the hat, it wouldn't be the first time. In 2007, Brian Urlacher was fined $100,000 -- the standard fine for a apparel violation -- for wearing a Vitaminwater hat. This season was for wearing Beats headphones, which is a direct competitor with league-partner Bose. These fines aren't new. In 1985 Mariano Rivera Jersey , then-commi sioner Pete Rozelle fined Jim McMahon $5,000 . Where Lynch's situation differs is that his "Beast Mode" hat was made by New Era, the NFL's official hat provider. However, a clothing website as "the hat Marshawn wore during the 2015 SB Media Day" for $33 each. Whether or not the NFL deems the hat to be a finable offense won't C.C. Sabathia Jersey be determined until after Sunday's game. The latest Podcast and breaks down the storylines nobody is talking about. Find more content on . |
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