Jets’ Adams appealing fine, says officials apologized

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets safety Jamal Adams is appealing his fine from the NFL for roughing the passer against Cleveland and says officials apologized after the game for calling the penalty.
Adams ranted on Twitter late Wednesday night, calling the NFL a joke for fining him $21,056 for his hit on Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first quarter of New York’s 23-3 loss Monday night. He called the league “a damn joke.”
On Thursday, Adams didn’t ba