The NFL fines for the 2016 season are subject to an automatic 5% increase from the previous season, according to the provision of the collective bargaining agreement with the players union and the league.
Offenses against game officials
| Violation | First Offense | Second Offense |
|---|---|---|
| Physical contact with official | $30,387 | $60,775 |
| Verbal or other non-physical offense against official | $24,309 | $48,620 |
Player safety rules and/or flagrant personal fouls
Including the following, without limitation. For first or second offense, suspension or fine is possible; severity to be determined by degree of violation (fines listed are minimums).
| Violation | First Offense | Second Offense |
|---|---|---|
| Striking/kicking/kneeing | $9,115 | $18,231 |
| Face mask | ||
| Late hit | ||
| Low block | ||
| Chop block | ||
| Horse-collar tackle | $18,231 | $36,464 |
| Leg whip | ||
| Roughing the passer | ||
| Spearing | $24,309 | $48,620 |
| Impermissible use of the helmet (including illegal launching) | ||
| Hit on defenseless player | ||
| Blindside block |
Fighting
| Violation | First Offense | Second Offense |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting | $30,387 | $60,775 |
| Unnecessarily entering fight area (active involvement) | $6,067 | $12,154 |
| Unnecessarily entering fight area (no active involvement) | $3,037 | $9,115 |
Sportsmanship
| Violation | First Offense | Second Offense |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive profanity; other unsportsmanlike conduct* | $12,154 | $24,309 |
| Taunting | $9,115 | $12,154 |
| Football into stands†| $6,076 | $12,154 |
*Conduct directed toward opponents, game personnel, fans, etc.
†Fines assessed when a player deliberately throws a ball into the stands. If the player hands the ball to a specific fan or a designated person, this is not a fine, as it does not create a fan-safety issue.
Uniform
Additional fines may be imposed on team management and coaching staffs for condoning or permitting violations in this area.
| Violation | First Offense | Second Offense |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign substances on body/uniform | $9,115 | $18,231 |
| Chin strap violations | $9,115 | $12,154 |
| Personal messages‡ | $6,076 | $12,154 |
| Other uniform/equipment violations |
‡Except those that are advertising, which is an on-field commercial logo violation.
On-field commercial logo violation
Considered violation of official league licensing agreements. For first or second offense, suspension or fine is possible; severity to be determined by degree of violation.
Gang signing
Considered conduct detrimental to the league licensing agreements. For first or second offense, suspension or fine is possible; severity to be determined by degree of violation.
Maybe there needs to be another fine added. Failure to respect the flag!
Flags are stupid let the men play the game FOOTBALL and not get flagged every play