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Source: Clowney not fined for hit on Wentz

Afnews Editor

Jan 11, 2020

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Clowney went in for a hit on Wentz early in the first quarter of the game and made contact with Wentz's helmet and upper back as they slammed into the turf. Wentz left with a head injury a short time later and did not return, playing only eight snaps in Philadelphia's 17-9 loss to visiting Seattle.

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Clowney was not penalized for the hit.

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"[Wentz] was a runner, and he did not give himself up," referee Shawn Smith said after the game. "We saw incidental helmet contact, and in our judgment, we didn't rule that to be a foul."

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Several Eagles were critical of the play. Left tackle Jason Peters confronted Clowney on the field.

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"I just told him, 'Man, that's a dirty play,'" Peters said. "And he's like, 'My bad,' and we just kept playing.

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"I just kept reminding him, 'Man, stay off my quarterback.'

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Tight end Zach Ertz said, "I thought it was late. I kinda knew something was wrong right away -- just the way he got up. Devastated for my guy."

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Clowney said he was not attempting to injure Wentz.

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"It was a bang-bang play," Clowney said. "I don't intend to hurt anybody in this league, let me just put that out there. I've been down the injury road; it's not fun. My intention was not to hurt him. I was just playing fast."

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When he was asked Thursday what he thinks of all the strong opinions about his hit on Wentz, Clowney said. "I'm past that.

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"I'm on to Green Bay. Just looking forward to this game."

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The Seahawks will meet the Packers in Green Bay in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.

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ESPN's Adam Schefter, Tim McManus and Brady Henderson contributed to this report.

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