NFL Rumors: Steelers' Mason Rudolph's $50K Fine for Myles Garrett Brawl Upheld

The NFL reportedly upheld the $50,000 fine levied against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph for his role in a Week 11 brawl with Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported the league upheld the fine after the case was delayed due to a "backlog of appeals."

Rudolph attempted to remove Garrett's helmet and escalated the melee before being struck by his own helmet by Garrett. The Browns Pro Bowler was suspended indefinitely, missing the final six games of the 2019 season before being reinstated Wednesday.

The NFL also suspended Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey for two games for his involvement.

Garrett alleged his attack came after Rudolph used a racial slur. Rudolph denied the accusation, and the NFL found no corroborating evidence after launching its own investigation.

"I think that specific allegation, it affects my family," Rudolph said, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN. "It's tough for them to see something so false be circulated about my family name. That's tough.

"But Coach Tomlin talked about, when in the spotlight, you expect those types of things to be said and you've got to block it out and move on. And that's what I've done, and that's what I'll continue to do."

It's unclear what basis Rudolph used for the appeal of his fine. Many were surprised he was not given a suspension due to the fact he escalated the brawl in the first place by charging at Garrett.