The other day the NFL released their updated list of finable offenses and the monetary value of those fines. The numbers are at a minimum so obviously depending on how serious the offense or the player in question that number could go up.
NFL's schedule of fines for 2014 season, Part I pic.twitter.com/lnBYYArZit
โ Ben Volin (@BenVolin) July 25, 2014
NFL's schedule of fines for 2014 season, Part II pic.twitter.com/HGN5tIa4Ca
โ Ben Volin (@BenVolin) July 25, 2014
Itโs probably noteworthy to point out that the league didnโt have any specific fine for โgang signingโ which Iโm assuming has at least something to do with what has come out about Aaron Hernandez.
For comparisonโs sake hereโs last yearโs list (via CSN Bay Area):
(Posted fine amounts are for first offense/second offense)
Offense Against Game Official
Physical Contact with Official $26,250/$52,500
Verbal or other Non-Physical Offense $21,000/$42,000
Player Safety Rules and/or Flagrant Personal
Foul (including, without limitation): Suspension or fine; severity to be determined by degree of violation
(Fines listed are minimum)
Striking/Kicking/Kneeing $7,875/$15,750
Horse Collar Tackle $15,750/$31,500
Face Mask $7,875/$15,750
Leg Whip $15,750/$31,500
Late Hit $7,875/$15,750
Spearing $21,000/$42,000
Impermissible Use of the Helmet (including illegal launching) $21,000/$42,000
Initiating Contact with Crown of Helmet (new for 2013) $21,000/$42,000
Hit on Defenseless Player $21,000/$42,000
Blindside Block $21,000/$42,000
Roughing the Passer $15,750/$31,500
Low Block $7,875/$15,750
Chop Block $7,875/$15,750
Fighting
Fighting $26,250/$52,500
Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (active involvement) $5,250/$10,500
Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (no active involvement) $2,625/$10,500
Sportsmanship
Excessive Profanity; other Unsportsmanlike Conduct (e.g., toward opponent(s), game personnel, fans, etc.) $10,500/$21,000
Taunting $7,875/$10,500
Football Into Stands $5,250/$10,500
Uniform
Foreign Substances on Body/Uniform $7,875/$15,750
Chin Straps $7,875/$10,500
Personal Messages $5,250/$10,500
(Additional fines may be imposed on team management and coaching staffs for condoning, permitting, etc., violations in this area)
Other Uniform/Equipment Violations $5,250/$10,500
h/t: Next Impulse Sports, theScore, CSN Bay Area
