Both fines stemmed from the game’s final drive.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NFL fined two Bills defenders following the Buffalo’s season-ending loss last weekend in Denver — and both stemmed from the game’s final drive.
Defensive end Joey Bosa was fined $17,389 for his late hit against Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, and cornerback Tre’Davious White was docked $14,222 for removing his helmet while protesting a pass interference call.
The Broncos kicked a field goal to win the game 33-30, ending the Bills’ season. No Broncos drew fines this week.
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), $11,111Week 13, A.J. Epenesa, unsportsmanlike conduct (taunting), $11,593Week 13, Gabe Davis, unnecessary roughness, (use of the helmet), $6,500Week 16, Dion Dawkins, unnecessary roughness (helmet opening), $11,593Week 18, Tylan Grable, unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture), $5,569Week 18, A.J. Epenesa, unsportsmanlike conduct (removal of the helmet), $14,491Week 18, Jordan Hancock, unnecessary roughness (late hit), $5,111Divisional round, Tre’Davious White, unsportsmanlike conduct (removal of the helmet), $14,222Divisional round, Joey Bosa, a hit on a quarterback (late hit), $17,389
The NFL announces player fines every Saturday afternoon during the season. For the divisional card round, there were five fines for on-field discipline during 680 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.