Overview
- The NFL assessed four identical unsportsmanlike-conduct fines of $14,926 each against Amon‑Ra St. Brown for mimicking smoking during the Lions’ Week 2 game, totaling $59,704.
- The league announced the Week 2 accountability list on Saturday, Sept. 26, and it showed six Detroit Lions players received 10 fines worth about $130,960 in all.
- Cincinnati receiver Tee Higgins was also hit with four fines totaling $59,704, and reporter tallies put the Week 2 total at roughly 22 fines leaguewide mostly for illegal celebrations and vulgar acts.
- St. Brown has said he will appeal and the NFL rulebook requires players to receive a letter and video evidence with instructions; fines not overturned are withheld from the next game check and directed to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation.
- The wave of penalties reflects a sharper leaguewide approach to celebrations this season and could prompt more appeals, public pushback from players, and changes in how teams police on-field gestures.