Houston Texans defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. was fined $22,511 for unnecessary roughness for roughing the passer with a blow to the head/neck against Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in Week 15’s 20-12 win.
All fines can be appealed and are often reduced or wiped out through an NFL-NFL Players Association collectively bargained process.
Edwards wasn’t the only Texans player fined. Defensive lineman Denico Autry was fined 11,817 for an unnecessary roughness hit during the first quarter.
💸The Texans had 5 (!!) players FINED from week 15 game vs Dolphins.
💰Denico Autry
Unnecessary Roughness: $11,817💰Callen Bullock
Unnecessary Roughness: $5,916
Unnecessary Roughness: $5,916💰Mario Edwards
Rough the Passer: $22,511💰Eric Murray
Unnecessary Roughness:…— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX) December 22, 2024
Veteran defensive back Eric Murray was fined $9,788 for unnecessary roughness for a low block.
Rookie safety Calen Bullock was fined $5,916 for an unnecessary roughness hit against Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose that left the wide receiver with a concussion and a stay in a Houston hospital for several days.
He was also fined $5,916 for another hit for unnecessary roughness for the use of the helmet.
Even punter Tommy Townsend got slapped on the wrist for an incident. The Pro Bowl candidate was fined $11,805 for taking off his helmet.
Yes. That happened.
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.
The Texans return to NRG Stadium on three days rest to take on the Baltimore Ravens. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT.