NFL Fines Player for Wearing 'Man of God' Headband - He Threatens to Keep Wearing It
New Orleans Saints captain Demario Davis vows to 'stand for Christ' despite fine
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New Orleans Saints captain Demario Davis was fined roughly $7,000 by the NFL for wearing a headband with “Man of God” written across it during a Week 3 matchup against the Seahawks.
Remaining defiant, Davis posted a picture of his headband on Instagram, asking his followers whether he should continue to wear it or not, despite the threat of more fines if he does so.
“So, I got fined $7K for my headband. Should I continue to wear it, or nah?” he asked.
The fine was issued under the NFL’s rule against players wearing “personal messages” during games.
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The minimum fine for a second offense would be $14,037, according to NOLA.com.
According to Western Journal, Davis is not the first player to face a ridiculous fine over the NFL’s “personal messages” rule.
Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward was fined over $25,000 for a series of messages on his eye black that was meant to honor his late father.
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A year later, another Steelers player, running back DeAngelo Williams, was fined nearly $6,000 for the “Find the Cure” message on his eye black.
Williams has lost his mother and four aunts to breast cancer.
Davis, an eighth-year player and Saints captain, has long been outspoken about his faith.
Jesus holds all things together, so when you ask him to leave, and he does, you get chaos. "and in him all things hold together" Col.1:17
— Demario Davis #56 (@demario__davis) June 13, 2016
When we get tired of losing at life, there's a winning formula that we can follow. It's called the bible. #coffeetime
— Demario Davis #56 (@demario__davis) April 20, 2016
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
— Demario Davis #56 (@demario__davis) November 1, 2018
A video posted to Twitter of Davis pumping up his teammates prior to a Week 4 showdown against the Cowboys shows the linebacker wearing a headband with a cross on it.
“LET’S GO EAT!” -@demario__davis #Saints @MercedesBenzUSA pic.twitter.com/Mupi7Rc3ty
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 29, 2019
It’s not clear if the cross headband replaced the “Man of God” one, or whether the NFL would even consider the cross to be a personal message, per its guidelines.
But one thing is clear: It doesn’t sound like he’s going to let the NFL quash his testimony any time soon.
