NFL Fine for Throwing a Football into the Stands, Plus Other High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Have you ever wondered what the NFL fine is for throwing a ball into the stands or when a player kicks a football into the stands? We have that answer below. Also, here’s the current list of other NFL fines imposed on players and coaches.
The fines collected do not go to the NFL, but instead go to programs for former players. The Players Association and the league have agreed to donate fine money through the NFL Foundation to the NFL Player Care Foundation and the Gene Upshaw Players Association’s Players Assistance Trust.
| Violation | First Offense | Second Offense |
| Offense Against Game Official | ||
| Physical Contact with Official * | $40,686 | $81,374 |
| Verbal or other Non-Physical Offense Against Official * | $32,547 | $65,100 |
Player Safety Rules and/or Flagrant Personal Foul (including, without limitation): | ||
| Striking/Kicking/Tripping/Kneeing | $12,172 | $17,968 |
| Horse Collar Tackle * | $17,389 | $23,186 |
| Hip Drop Tackle* | $17,389 | $23,186 |
| Face Mask | $11,593 | $17,389 |
| Leg Whip | $17,389 | $23,186 |
| Late Hit | $11,593 | $17,389 |
| Impermissible Use of the Helmet/Launching * | $23,186 | $46,371 |
| Hit on Defenseless Player * | $17,389 | $23,186 |
| Blindside Block * | $17,389 | $23,186 |
| Roughing the Passer * | $17,389 | $23,186 |
| Low Block | $12,172 | $17,968 |
| Chop Block | $12,172 | $17,968 |
| Fighting | ||
| Fighting * | $40,686 | $81,374 |
| Leaving Bench Area During a Fight | $12,172 | $17,968 |
| Sportsmanship | ||
| Unsportsmanlike Conduct | $14,491 | $20,288 |
| Taunting | $11,593 | $17,389 |
| Football Into Stands | $8,114 | $13,911 |
| Uniform | ||
| Foreign Substances on Body/Uniform | $5,797 | $11,593 |
| Chin Straps/Shoulder Pads/ Thigh, Knee Pads/ Over Built Facemask | $5,797 | $11,593 |
| Unapproved Visor Tint or Lack of Brand Marks | $5,797 | $11,593 |
| Personal Messages | $11,593 | $17,389 |
| Unauthorized Logo/ Branding or Intellectual Property | $11,593 | $23,186 |
| Uniform Violations (Socks, Jersey, Undergarments etc.) | $5,797 | $17,389 |
| Gang Signing | Considered conduct detrimental to the League; suspension or fine; severity to be determined in accordance with provisions of the Personal Conduct Policy. | |
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