Niners QB Colin Kaepernick fined $10,000 for wearing Beats by Dre headphones
On account of a new marketing deal with Bose, the NFL last week banned players from donning Beats headphones during televised interviews, on the field, and even during pre and post-game situations where television cameras might be around. Further, the ban on players wearing Beats headphones is applicable for 90 minutes following the conclusion of each game.
Audiophile objections aside, Beats has a loyal userbase and some NFL players are apparently a tad reluctant to say good by to their Beats by Dre headphones.
Earlier today, San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick was fined $10,000 by the NFL for wearing pink Beats by Dre headphones before and after the Niners' game against the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday.
Colin Kaepernick said he was fined $10K for wearing Beats by Dre after the game Sunday.
- Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoCSN) October 9, 2014
As for who's gonna foot the bill, well, take this for what it's worth.
I asked Colin Kaepernick if he or Beats by Dre will pay the $10K fine. "We'll let that be unanswered," he said.
- Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoCSN) October 9, 2014
And in case you're curious, here's a shot of the "offense." No Fun League, indeed.
#49ers QB Colin Kaepernick still rocking Beats by Dre headphones after beating #KCChiefs pic.twitter.com/A5Hh4uVaWn
- Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) October 6, 2014
Lastly, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman also isn't too enthused about parting ways with his Beats by Dre headphones.
