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NFL schedule of fines for 2016 season
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.
