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6 players fined after Broncos-Bills playoff game, including Mack Hollins

Bills WR Mack Hollins was fined for taunting Broncos CB Pat Surtain on Sunday. Denver RB Javonte Williams also received a large fine.

The NFL handed down fines to six players following the playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos last weekend.

Notably, Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins received a $11,255 fine for taunting. Hollins was penalized after he made a catch and pushed Pat Surtain’s head and then stepped over the cornerback:

Hollins received a second $6,736 fine (also for taunting), bringing his total to $17,991. Elsewhere for the Bills, Reid Ferguson ($11,255) was fined for taunting, Damar Hamlin ($6,083) was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct and Taron Johnson ($14,305) was fined for unnecessary roughness.

As for the Broncos, running back Javonte Williams ($45,020) received a big fine for unnecessary roughness (using his helmet) and linebacker Justin Strnad ($7,250) was also fined for unnecessary roughness.

Williams ($45,020) now finishes as the team’s most-fined player from the 2024 season, followed by safety P.J. Locke ($41,916), defensive lineman Malcolm Roach ($36,579), safety Brandon Jones ($28,138), pass rusher Nik Bonitto ($17,582), Cooper ($12,668), cornerback Pat Surtain ($11,255), fullback Mike Burton ($7,653), Strnad ($7,250), center Luke Wattenberg ($5,872), tight end Lucas Krull ($5,083), running back Blake Watson ($4,463) and safety Devon Key ($4,417).

The money the league receives from fines is “donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels,” per the NFL.

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NFL fines 5 Cowboys for hits vs Eagles during Week 17 loss

From @ToddBrock24f7: Jalen Brooks and Troy Pride were ejected for their actions; now they’ll be docked pay, too. Three other Cowboys also incurred big fines.

The Cowboys’ 41-7 blowout loss to the Eagles wasn’t just demoralizing for the team, as it assured them of their first losing record since 2020. The Week 17 trip to Philadelphia was also personally costly for a handful of Dallas players who took things just a little too far in the eyes of the league.

Five Cowboys have incurred monetary fines for actions taken during the second half of the game, including the sideline altercation that saw a total of three players ejected late in the contest.

Wide receiver Jalen Brooks and cornerback Troy Pride have been docked for their part in a fight that occurred after an Eagles punt with 2:32 left to play. Brooks and Philadelphia safety Sydney Brown tangled, gathering up an official as they fell, and then continued to scrap after getting up. Pride came in to deliver a blow of his own, and Brown retaliated with a takedown that drew players from both benches to the end zone tunnel in a scene that ended quickly but could have gotten much uglier.

All three players were disqualified, the late-hit fouls offsetting. Brooks has been fined $5,083, while Pride will take a $5,198 hit. (Brown is being docked $6,981 for his part.)

But they aren’t the only Cowboys players a little lighter in the wallet after Sunday’s drubbing. Defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa has been fined $16,883 for a violent late hit on Philadelphia quarterback Kenny Pickett early in the third quarter.

That play resulted in a roughing the passer personal foul call and left Pickett visibly shaken. He would exit the game later in that same drive after a hit by Micah Parsons. (It should be noted, however, that Pickett already had broken ribs coming into the Week 17 matchup.)

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Left guard Tyler Smith also took a five-figure hit, for striking Eagles DT Jalen Carter in the head in the aftermath of Rico Dowdle’s early-fourth-quarter fumble. Carter did an impressive bit of acting in going to the ground at the feet of an official, but it worked. Smith’s momentary indiscretion cost the Cowboys 15 yards at the time; it will now also cost him $11,817.

Finally, while right tackle Terence Steele was not flagged for a block he executed on Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith on a pass play midway through the third quarter, it was later deemed to be too low for the NFL’s liking. Steele has been fined $11,817.

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Broncos safety P.J. Locke fined $13,972 for unnecessary roughness vs. Bengals

Broncos safety P.J. Locke was fined $13,972 for unnecessary roughness against the Bengals in Week 17.

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke was fined $13,972 for unnecessary roughness in the team’s 30-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17, according to multiple reports.

Locke used his helmet when tackling Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki in the third quarter. The infraction was not penalized during the game, but the NFL handed down a fine after reviewing the film.

Elsewhere on the fine front, defensive lineman Malcolm Roach lost his appeal to have his fine for a “violent gesture” reduced. Roach says he was gesturing to show a seatbelt against the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. The NFL interpreted it as showing a gun, and the league upheld his $14,069 fine.

Locke ($41,916) has been the team’s most-fined player this season, followed by Roach ($36,579), safety Brandon Jones ($28,138), pass rusher Nik Bonitto ($17,582), Cooper ($12,668), cornerback Pat Surtain ($11,255), fullback Mike Burton ($7,653), center Luke Wattenberg ($5,872), tight end Lucas Krull ($5,083), running back Blake Watson ($4,463) and safety Devon Key ($4,417).

The money the league receives from fines is “donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels,” per the NFL.

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3 Broncos players fined for infractions vs. Chargers on ‘TNF’

Three Broncos players were fined for infractions against the Chargers on ‘Thursday Night Football’ last week.

A trio of Denver Broncos players were fined for infractions against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football in Week 16.

Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was fined $12,668 for a horse collar tackle, defensive lineman Malcolm Roach was fined $11,255 for taunting and running back Blake Watson was fined $4,463 for illegal use of his helmet, according to the Denver Post‘s Park Gabriel.

Any potential fines from the Broncos’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 will be announced next week.

Roach ($36,579) has been the team’s most-fined player this season, followed by safety Brandon Jones ($28,138), safety P.J. Locke ($27,944), pass rusher Nik Bonitto ($17,582), Cooper ($12,668), cornerback Pat Surtain ($11,255), fullback Mike Burton ($7,653), center Luke Wattenberg ($5,872), tight end Lucas Krull ($5,083), Watson ($4,463) and safety Devon Key ($4,417).

The money the league receives from fines is “donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels,” per the NFL.

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Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez offers to pay the fine for Travis Kelce’s penalized touchdown celebration

Kansas City #Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez offers to pay the fine for Travis Kelce’s penalized touchdown celebration | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs can catch up on rest this weekend after sweeping a challenging schedule of three games in eleven days. Travis Kelce has plenty to celebrate after securing several milestones in the Week 17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kelce caught his 1,000th career pass and became the franchise’s all-time touchdown receptions leader in the eventful game. He tallied eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown during the Christmas Day victory, capping it with a tribute goalpost touchdown in honor of Tony Gonzalez, who he surpassed for the record.

The Chiefs legend and current analyst for Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football coverage shared a pre-recorded video congratulating Kelce for breaking his franchise record.

“You know I had to show love to the greatest of all time,” posted Kelce on X. “You did mention you’d help me with the fine tho.”

Kelce’s penalty for his tribute celebration cost the Chiefs some yards on the extra-point attempt, but Harrison Butker was still able to convert successfully.

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto fined $8,791 for obscene gesture vs. Colts

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto was fined $8,791 for an obscene gesture against the Colts in Week 15.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto was fined $8,791 for an obscene gesture against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15, according to multiple reports. Bonitto made the gesture after a fumble-six.

In addition to Bonitto’s fine, Broncos safety Brandon Jones also received two fines from Week 15 — a $16,883 fine for a hip-drop tackle and a $11,255 fine for a late late hit, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.

Any potential Denver fines from their Thursday Night Football showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16 will be announced next week.

Jones ($28,138) has been the team’s most-fined player this season, followed by safety P.J. Locke ($27,944), defensive lineman Malcolm Roach ($25,324), Bonitto ($17,582), cornerback Pat Surtain ($11,255), fullback Mike Burton ($7,653), center Luke Wattenberg ($5,872), tight end Lucas Krull ($5,083) and safety Devon Key ($4,417).

The money the league receives from fines is “donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels,” per the NFL.

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NFL reveals officiating mistake with fines for Steelers-Eagles fight

The NFL’s fines after the Steelers-Eagles fight expose officiating errors from Week 15’s heated altercation.

It appears the NFL is attempting to right the wrong from the terrible officiating on the penalty resulting from the Week 15 skirmish between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles.

The fight in question saw Steelers TE Darnell Washington take his blocking assignment a little too far, Eagles CBs Darius Slay Jr. and Quinyon Mitchell throw haymakers, and Steelers WR Calvin Austin III defend his teammate. However, the NFL initially only penalized the Black and Gold, claiming they had not seen any punches thrown by Philadelphia. Footage emerged following the game, clearly showing Slay punching Washington.

Almost a week later, the NFL has seemingly realized its mistake while handing out fines. While Austin and Washington were also fined—$6,173 and $6,760 respectively—it is nowhere close to the amount Mitchell and Slay are being charged, with both fined $14,069 each for their involvement.

Did the NFL do enough to correct the awful call from the Steelers-Eagles game? One could argue they did, but it’s a mistake that may have contributed to the Black and Gold’s loss.

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Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco fined for lowering his helmet vs. Chargers

Kansas City #Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco fined for lowering his helmet vs. Los Angeles #Chargers | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are AFC West champions for the ninth consecutive season after their thrilling victory in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The exciting win came with another disciplinary ruling from the league, as the NFL has reportedly fined running back Isiah Pacheco.

According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Pacheco was fined $45,020 for unnecessary roughness because he lowered his helmet and collided with Chargers defensive back Kristian Fulton on a rush during the second quarter.

The fine is unexpected because Pacheco wasn’t penalized during the game, so it went relatively unnoticed at the moment. The third-year running back is known for his rugged rushing style, often seeking out contact on plays to intimidate and wear down the defense. The infraction follows the fine laid on quarterback Patrick Mahomes for unsportsmanlike conduct in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills.

Pacheco finished the game with 14 carries for 55 yards, continuing to split time with Kareem Hunt since returning to the lineup after his ankle injury.

George Pickens finally got his medicine—in the form of Week 13 fines

George Pickens’s poor sportsmanship has put the NFL in a position to take action, as he accumulated over $20K in fines from Week 13.

It appears WR George Pickens’ immaturity has finally caught up to him. After a series of mishaps, immature antics, and on-and-off-the-field displays of poor sportsmanship, the NFL has decided to fine Pickens for his Week 13 actions.

In a throwback to the penalty-filled 2021 season, Pickens was hit with a taunting penalty in the first quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals.  Pickens would ultimately receive of a fine of $10,231 for the unnecessary antics.

Pickens was later flagged again for unsportsmanlike conduct, this time for making a gun-like hand gesture while celebrating. The NFL has cracked down on violent or firearm-related gestures, imposing heavy fines on teams or players who engage in such behavior. This penalty would add an additional $10,231 in fines for Pickens, bringing the sum total of his Week 13 fines to $20,462.

Fans can understand where Pickens’ energy and excitement for big-time plays factor into all of this. However, over $20K in fines and 30 penalty yards later, was it truly worth it for the young wide receiver?

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes fined for unsportsmanlike conduct vs. Bills

Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes fined for unsportsmanlike conduct vs. the Buffalo #Bills | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are moving on from their first regular-season loss in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. The disappointing defeat has added another layer of frustration, as the NFL has reportedly fined quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Mahomes was fined $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct “violent gesture” as he celebrated a touchdown pass in last week’s loss in Buffalo. Mahomes is caught on camera making a pointing gesture after tossing a touchdown pass to Noah Gray in the fourth quarter.

The fine can be debatable among football fans as it initially appears nonvolatile, but the league saw it differently. Ironically, Mahomes was fined $50,000 against the Bills last season for “verbally abusing” game officials in his postgame press conference rant.

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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola replicated Mahomes’ gesture on Saturday during his game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Raiola is a well-noted fan of Mahomes and has often been inspired by his play. He could have seen all the commotion from the Chiefs quarterback being admonished for doing the same celebration.