On Saturday, the NFL published its weekly list of fines. Of the 2,343 plays in Week 5, the NFL found 29 worth an extra financial penalty. We saw Dallas Cowboys defensive back Jourdan Lewis and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens both fined for their dust up at the end of "Sunday Night Football," and Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman James Smith-Williams was fined for a hip-drop tackle. But maybe the most interesting fine was issued to Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble.
Tremble was fined for unnecessary roughness, illegal use of the helmet. Last Sunday, he lowered his helmet to initiate contact with Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker. The massive hit injured both players, as Tremble and Brisker are out Week 6 due to concussions.
Check out the play, here:
Insult to injury: The NFL fined #Panthers TE Tommy Tremble $17,083 for unnecessary roughness/use of helmet last week on the play that injured himself and #Bears S Jaquan Brisker.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 12, 2024
Both players are out this week with concussions. pic.twitter.com/TWtzOViJ7J
Players are allowed to appeal fines. According to the league, fines collected are 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.
Check out the full list of fines handed down by the NFL for actions from last week:
Week 5 NFL fines
| Player | Infraction | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct | $9,545.00 | |
JD Bertrand, Falcons | Unnecessary Roughness (late hit) | $4,903.00 |
James Smith-Williams, Falcons | Unnecessary Roughness (hip-drop tackle) | $7,180.56 |
Jaycee Horn, Panthers | Unnecessary Roughness (striking/kicking/kneeing) | $11,817.00 |
D.J. Johnson, Panthers | Unnecessary Roughness (late hit) | $6,948.00 |
Tommy Tremble, Panthers | Unnecessary Roughness (use of the helmet) | $17,083.00 |
Matt Pryor, Bears | Unnecessary Roughness (striking/kicking/kneeing) | $6,527.00 |
Unsportsmanlike Conduct (violent gesture) | $19,697.00 | |
Trey Hendrickson, Bengals | Roughing the Passer (body weight) | $16,883.00 |
Jourdan Lewis, Cowboys | Unsportsmanlike Conduct (taunting) | $11,255.00 |
Donovan Wilson, Cowboys | Unnecessary Roughness (late hit) | $11,255.00 |
Unsportsmanlike Conduct | $14,069.00 | |
Michael Burton, Broncos | Unnecessary Roughness (blindside block) | $7,653.00 |
Malcolm Roach, Broncos | Unnecessary Roughness (late hit) | $11,255.00 |
Unsportsmanlike Conduct (taunting) | $11,255.00 | |
Unsportsmanlike Conduct (taunting) | $6,531.00 | |
Andre Cisco, Jaguars | Unsportsmanlike Conduct (violent gesture) | $14,069.00 |
Unnecessary Roughness (striking/kicking/kneeing) | $11,817.00 | |
Roughing the Passer (blow to the head/neck) | $16,883.00 | |
Malik Washington, Dolphins | Unnecessary Roughness (blindside block) | $4,694.00 |
Unnecessary Roughness (horse-collar tackle) | $9,836.00 | |
Keion White, Patriots | Roughing the Passer (blow to the head/neck) | $9,836.00 |
Beanie Bishop, Steelers | Unnecessary Roughness (facemask) | $4,463.00 |
George Pickens, Steelers | Unnecessary Roughness (facemask) | $10,230.00 |
Unsportsmanlike Conduct | $14,069.00 | |
Charvarius Ward, 49ers | Unnecessary Roughness (facemask) | $11,255.00 |
Unnecessary Roughness | $11,255.00 | |
Unnecessary Roughness (hit on the defenseless player) | $6,231.00 | |
Vita Vea, Buccaneers | Unsportsmanlike Conduct (violent gesture) | $14,069.00 |
