All articles tagged with #nfl fines
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,941 for wearing eye-black with a personal message; Kyrie Irving said on social media (via ESPN) that he would pay the fine, noting he could gift the money even though NFL rules prohibit others from paying fines for players. Al-Shaair wore 'Hind Rajab' to honor a Gaza City girl killed in 2024, raising questions about potential repeats in Week 2 and any resulting penalties.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was fined by the team at least once during the 2025 season, per ESPN citing sources; the report clarifies that it did not allege multiple fines. Pickens posted 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in 2025 and is set to be an unrestricted free agent. Dallas is expected to use the franchise tag to buy time for a long-term deal or a potential trade, and Pickens was traded to Dallas from Pittsburgh in 2022.
The San Francisco 49ers announced roster moves including elevating LB Eric Kendricks and TE Brayden Willis for their Sunday night game against the Bears. Kendricks, who played for the Cowboys last season, will wear number 43, while Willis, likely to serve as the third tight end, will wear number 82. Additionally, CB Deommodore Lenoir was fined over $11,500 for a late hit. The team is also dealing with injury concerns, notably whether George Kittle will play.
Chicago Bears DE Austin Booker was fined $5,000 by the NFL for two roughing-the-passer penalties against Jordan Love in a game against the Green Bay Packers, with Booker defending one of the calls as potentially questionable.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was fined $25,000 by the NFL for criticizing officials during a livestream, where he called them 'the worst' and suggested they make calls to be on TV. Nacua later posted a sarcastic comment on social media and described his initial remarks as a 'moment of frustration,' but the league's discipline was based on his original comments.
Frankie Luvu's suspension was overturned, but he will still pay a $100,000 fine for his third illegal hip-drop tackle, and he refuses to change his aggressive playing style, asserting he plays fast and physical without intent to injure.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was caught making an obscene gesture towards Jets fans after a game, which could lead to an NFL fine similar to past incidents involving other team owners, such as Bud Adams and David Tepper.
Lamar Jackson was involved in a fan altercation after a game against the Bills, which may lead to an NFL fine for him, though he claims he was reacting emotionally and learned from the incident.
Deion Sanders, now the head coach of Colorado, advocates for NFL-style fines for uniform violations in college football, criticizing players for improper attire and emphasizing the need for greater respect and uniform standards in the sport.
Jordan Hicks, a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, was not fined by the NFL for a helmet-to-helmet hit on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who ended up in the concussion protocol after the incident. The league's decision not to fine Hicks raises questions about their interpretation of the rule prohibiting forcible contact with the head. Purdy has been cleared to play in the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been fined a significant amount for multiple uniform violations this season, although the total is reportedly less than $100,000. Hill, who leads the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns, has been a repeat offender, with fines increasing for each violation. The fines are unrelated to his touchdown celebration where he gave a football to his mother in the stands. Hill previously revealed that he was fined around $7,000 for not wearing socks during a game.