NFL Fines Players for Unnecessary Roughness

In the season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, multiple players from both teams faced fines for unnecessary roughness, part of the NFL's crackdown on such conduct. Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was fined $5,500 while Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh received a fine exceeding $20,000. Additionally, Ravens middle linebacker Roquan Smith was fined nearly $17,000 for a horse collar tackle against a Chiefs player. Chiefs tight end Peyton Hendershot was fined approximately $5,500 for an altercation on the sideline, resulting in a $100,000 fine for the team itself. Meanwhile, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin was fined $22,511 for a tackle against Texans running back Joe Mixon, who had a standout performance in the game. This series of fines highlights the league's ongoing effort to enforce player safety and discipline on the field.