It takes two to tango.
At least, that's how the NFL now is seeing things after New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims got into a tussle in their Week 8 matchup.
Wims was suspended two games for punching the Saints' safety, but according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, the NFL also is fining Gardner-Johnson $5,128 for his role in the altercation.
Gardner-Johnson appeared to rip Wims' mouth guard out of his mouth after a play minutes prior to their brawl.
It was Gardner-Johnson's second time getting punched in a month, with the first time reportedly being by his teammate, Michael Thomas.
Is this by chance, or is the defensive back just an instigator?
