NFL Fines Jeremy Chinn $17,911 While Jets Lose Garrett Wilson to Concussion Protocol

The NFL disciplinary office has once again spun its giant wheel of random numbers, landing on exactly $17,911 to fine Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn. The penalty stems from a late hit on a defenseless Garrett Wilson during last week's 38-33 Raiders victory.

While Chinn just has to write a check for the price of a used 2016 Honda Civic, the New York Jets are paying the actual price. Tom Pelissero reported that Wilson ended up in concussion protocol after the game and has officially been ruled out for this Sunday.

"Tom Pelissero reported the fine and Wilson's status for Sunday."

Losing Wilson is a massive blow for a Jets team that is already sitting at a miserable 2-6. He has been one of the few bright spots in New York this season, hauling in 43 catches for 527 yards and three touchdowns before getting his bell rung.

The league handing out a $17,911 fine for a hit that literally knocks a star player out of the next game is peak NFL theater. It is just enough money to sound official in a press release, but completely disconnected from the reality of a guy missing actual game time with a brain injury.

Anyone holding a ticket on the Jets to cover against the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend needs to take a long, hard look at that roster. Without Wilson on the field to stretch the defense, New York is going to have a brutal time moving the chains against a real contender.

The Jets will have to figure out how to manufacture offense out of thin air on Sunday while Wilson rests up. Meanwhile, Chinn and the 4-4 Raiders will pack up and head to the Bay Area to face the San Francisco 49ers, fully cleared to keep hitting people.