Terrell Owens Fined $5,000 For Violating League's Social Media Policy

by Josh Kirkendall on Oct 15, 2010 11:51 AM EDT

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Terrell Owens #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals pulls in a pass to complete a 43-yard touchdown play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

The NFL implemented a rule before the 2009 season in which players, coaches and football operations personnel are allowed to use social media (like Twitter and Facebook) up to 90 minutes before kickoff on game day and after media interviews following the game.

Owens missed the deadline by 30 minutes, tweeting at noon on Sunday just before kickoff against the Buccaneers. Owens tweeted "A lucky fan wearing my jersey 2day will get a signed football by Me & Ocho Cinco! My asst will pick U out!! Good luck!" Even though the Tweet had nothing to do with the game, rather giving something out to a fan, this is still a violation of said league policy.

On Friday, Terrell Owens was fined $5,000, according to Adam Schefter, by the league for violating the league's social media policy.

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No Fun League

I know $5000 is nothing to these guys, but who cares if they tweet? Seriously, he’s interacting with fans in a positive way that promotes the game. To fine him for something like that is total BS.

"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.

by Rogue Nine on Oct 15, 2010 1:09 PM EDT reply actions

The NFL is starting to suck more and more...

How in any way does this effect the NFL? These fines are starting to get out of control. It’s like they are in the Nazi Army. Oh and $5000 dollars is a lot of money, I dont care how much you make

by Diesel2405 on Oct 15, 2010 1:47 PM EDT reply actions