The NFL fined the New York Jets $100,000 in the wake of discoveries involving strength and conditioning coach Sal Alosi, who instructed inactive players to stand in a wall in a prohibited area on the sideline to deter opposing teams' players during special-teams plays. "This is both a competitive violation as well as a dangerous tactic," read the NFL statement to announce the fine. The issue came to light when Alosi was caught on camera putting his knee forward as Miami gunner Nolan Carroll ran toward the Jets sideline and was tripped. Carroll was not injured. Alosi was suspended until the end of the season by the Jets for the trip. On video replays of the moments before Alosi's knee made contact with Carroll, it was apparent the Jets players were standing very close together. Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said Alosi hadn't been fully truthful initially, and when the Jets learned he had instructed players to stand that way, they suspended him indefinitely. "We will comply with the league's decision," said a Jets spokesperson. Both Jets coach Rex Ryan and special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff said they were unaware of the tactic. Tight end Jeff Cumberland, who was inactive during the Miami game, said he had been told to stand that way all season without being told why. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5971612
