NFL Fines Three Players $43,491 for Week 5
27 sourcesUpdated Oct 18, 20261 min read
The NFL fined Maxx Crosby $23,882 for using his helmet against Cory Durden, the largest of three player fines after Week 5 that totaled $43,491. D.J. Wonnum received a $12,611 fine for a hip-drop tackle against Arizona, and Malik Mustapha was fined $6,998 for a hit on a defenseless player against Seattle. The league issued the penalties after the games, covering some plays that officials did not flag on the field. No quotes or player statements appear in the record. No facts are contested across the sources. The record lists 11 left-rated and 2 right-rated outlets but supplies no distinct framing, reactions, or extra details from either side. No appeals or next steps are mentioned.
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“Fort Worth Star-Telegram”Wonnum's hip drop penalty looks fair given how those tackles risk serious knee damage.
Crosby deserved every dollar of that fine after the helmet hit on the Patriots.
