The NFL announces player fines every Saturday afternoon during the season. For Week 12, there were 13 fines for on-field discipline during 2,265 total plays.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — One Bills player drew an NFL fine following a Week 12 loss to the Texans in Houston.
Fullback Reggie Gilliam lost $11,111 for what the NFL deemed unnecessary roughness for use of his helmet.
The play in question happened with 1 minute, 38 seconds left in the first quarter, on a first-down run by James Cook. Gilliam was not flagged on the play, which started a 13-play, 69-yard drive that ended with a 44-yard field goal by Matt Prater, giving Buffalo a 9-3 lead.
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Buffalo ultimately lost the game 23-19.
Bills fines from the NFL this season include:
Week 4, Dorian Williams, unnecessary roughness (blindside block), $7,989.Week 8, Joey Bosa, unnecessary roughness (striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing), $12,172Week 9, Josh Allen, unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture), $14,491Week 9, Christian Benford, unnecessary roughness, (use of the helmet), $14,714Week 9, Elijah Moore, unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture), $13,888Week 9, Ty Johnson, unnecessary roughness (facemask), $10,778Week 11, Ty Johnson, unsportsmanlike conduct (obscene gesture), $10,777Week 11, Joey Bosa, a hit on the quarterback (contact to the knee area or below of a passer), $17,389Week 12, Reggie Gilliam, unnecessary roughness, (use of the helmet), $11,111
The NFL announces player fines every Saturday afternoon during the season. For Week 12, there were 13 fines for on-field discipline during 2,265 total plays.
Since 2011, the NFL has donated roughly $4 million annually from fines to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation, supporting former players, athlete health, youth football, and community programs.
The NFL lists all the offending violations, and how much first and second offenses will cost players on its website.
“Players subject to accountability measures receive a letter informing them of what they did, a video of the play in question, why they are being fined and how much it will cost them. They also receive information on how to appeal the fine. If they choose not to appeal, the fine is withheld from their next game check,” the NFL says.