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NFL fined Saquon Barkley $46,371 for unnecessary roughness after he lowered his helmet and made contact with a defender during a game against the Chiefs, despite not being penalized during the play.
The NFL issued 17 fines for Week 13, including a $11,255 fine to Jacksonville Jaguars' Evan Engram for unnecessary roughness after a late hit in response to a controversial tackle on quarterback Trevor Lawrence by Houston Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair. Al-Shaair was suspended for three games, and Lawrence was placed on injured reserve. The largest fine was $22,511 to Colts linebacker E.J. Speed for a helmet hit on Patriots' Hunter Henry. Notably, Detroit Lions' Jameson Williams was not fined despite speculation.
The NFL has fined San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw $10,927 for unnecessary roughness during the team's victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Greenlaw was penalized and ejected from the game for forcefully tackling Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith. Additionally, Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro, who got involved in the incident, will not be on the sideline for the team's upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys. Two other players, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and Jalen Carter, were also fined for penalties during the game.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw acknowledges the fine line between playing with aggression and crossing the line, following his ejection from a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Greenlaw, who has a history of unnecessary roughness penalties, insists he is not a dirty player and plays by the rules. He expressed regret for the incident and apologized to the Eagles' staff member involved.
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, who recently served a two-game suspension for unnecessary roughness, launched himself into Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs during his first game back. The play was not penalized on the field, but Twitter users expressed concern over Jackson's repeated dangerous hits and called for disciplinary action.
Panthers punter Johnny Hekker headbutted Dolphins linebacker Cameron Goode during a post-play skirmish on the sideline, resulting in an unnecessary roughness penalty. Despite the incident, the penalty did not have a significant impact on the game, as Miami was also penalized on the same play. The Dolphins went on to win the game, improving their record to 5-1.
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams avoided ejection after throwing a punch at New York Giants defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson during the first half of "Thursday Night Football." While Williams may face a fine from the NFL, he remained in the game and helped the Niners secure a 30-12 victory, improving their record to 3-0. Williams, a 10-time Pro Bowler, has a history of on-field altercations resulting in fines.