New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis has spoken out about being fined over $7,000 for wearing a headband emblazoned with the words “Man of God.”
Davis was hit with the fine because the headgear is not in line with the NFL’s “personal message” on player uniforms rule.
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The football star sported the headband under his helmet during a Sept. 22 matchup between the Saints the Seattle Seahawks.
Several days later Davis shared a photo of the headband on Instagram with the caption: “So, I got fined $7K for my headband. Should I continue to wear it, or nah? #LetThePeopleDecide #ManOfThePeople #ManOfGod.”
The NFL fined Davis exactly $7,017 for wearing the headband, and other social media photos show he has worn it before.
Davis told NOLA.com:"'Of course you don’t want to be fined. Nobody wants to lose money but I think any time that the conversation about God is brought up, especially in these times, I think it’s always a positive or silver lining. If he can get glory from it, I think he can get glory from it whether I personally wear the headband or don’t wear the headband.
“He’s always gonna be in control of the whole situation. We’re still all good.”
Davis later shared a photo of himself surrounded by family with everyone wearing the “Man of God” headband in different colors.
He captioned the photo: “I accept the fine but the mission continues! Obstacles are made to be conquered and I’m here to serve!!! We all can. Me, my family, and my headband are partnering with @stdomhospital so that 100% of proceeds can help save lives. You in?! #ManOfGod”
The linebacker did not wear the headband in last Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, in which the Saints clinched a 12-10 win.
Had Davis worn the headband during that game, he would have faced a fine of over $14,000.