Disciplinary Action Archives

2 of the helmet hits delivered by the Broncos result in fines

by Cameron Filipe - September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 7

Following a series of helmet hits on Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during this season's kickoff game in Denver, the NFL has levied fines on both Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall and safety Darian Stewart. The two defenders have been fined $24,309 and $18,231, respectively. Marshall was not penalized by Gene Steratore's crew

Garvin suspension considered for punter hit

by Ben Austro - December 17, 2013December 18, 2013 17

Week 15: Bengals at Steelers (video) Update belowIt was a breakaway punt return, and Bengals punter Kevin Huber was positioning himself to stop or at least slow down Antonio Brown's track towards the end zone. Brown's teammate, Terence Garvin helped clear the obstruction by flattening Huber with a helmet-to-the-chin blast. The

Tomlin sanction likely to come Monday

Disciplinary Action

by Ben Austro - December 1, 2013December 1, 2013 2

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is not the first coach who lost his place on the sideline and wandered into restricted sideline space. At least three other instances occurred this season: one that resulted in a sideline warning for the Raiders, one that resulted in a penalty for the Raiders in

Suspending referees uncommon in NFL

by Ben Austro - November 23, 2013October 23, 2015 0

7 known suspensions of officials for on-field incidents The NFL rarely has suspended officials for their conduct on the field, although it is possible that some may have occurred without public knowledge. Also, there are two known cases of officials (not included here) who were originally assigned to the Super

Tony Corrente fined one game check for swearing into open mic

by Mark Schultz - November 16, 2012November 16, 2012 1

The Associated Press reports that referee Tony Corrente has been fined one game check for his actions in Week 9 during the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins game in which he used R-rated language directed at his crew-mates while his microphone was on. His foul language was broadcast over the

Redskins DeAngelo Hall fined for actions against an official

by Mark Schultz - November 15, 2012November 15, 2012 2

The Washington Redskins DeAngelo Hall was fined $30,000 by the NFL yesterday for his Week 8 incident (video) with an NFL official during the game between the Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers on October 28. Ian Rapoport of nfl.com reported the Hall fine. After a play in which Hall felt he had

The NFL needs to impose severe penalties for fouls against officials

by Mark Schultz - October 31, 2012November 1, 2012 7

Fines are not deterring players There was a frightening scene in Pittsburgh this week as the Washington Redskins' DeAngelo Hall was ejected for verbally abusing Dana McKenzie and acting in an aggressive manner toward the head linesman (video). Hall was guilty of violating Rule 12-3-1 of the NFL rules. Under no condition