Goodson Acquires His First NFL Fine

Mike Goodson, the Carolina Panthers’ fourth-round draft pick in 2009 (111 overall), is fitting in great with the team, but the rookie running back formerly of Texas A&M got a little ahead of himself last week during the Panthers’ exhibition game against the New York Giants, making headlines when he initiated a throat slash gesture after scoring a touchdown on a 14-yard run in the second half of the game. Called on the spot for unsportsmanlike behavior, Goodson was immediately penalized 15 yards during the game, and he was also fined $7,500 on Monday for his distasteful gesture. While coach John Fox hasn’t issued a statement regarding Goodson’s throat-slash stunt, he did inform the rookie that a fine was likely to follow his behavior during the game.

Goodson, already signed to a four-year deal with the Panthers, has seen extended playtime so far during this year’s preseason thanks to fellow running back Jonathan Stewart sitting the sidelines with an injured Achilles’ tendon, and he’ll likely be able to make up for his faux pas in last week’s game during this upcoming weekend as the Panthers travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins on Saturday at Land Shark Stadium.

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