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Week 2 NFL Fines for Tackles
NFL fines two players for hip-drop and defenseless hits in Week 2.
In brief
NFL fines two players for hip-drop and defenseless hits in Week 2. The NFL fined C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Alex Singleton, and Jeremy Reaves for three specific safety rule violations in Week 2. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Week 2 fines
The NFL fined two players for hip-drop tackles and hits on defenseless players in Week 2.
Players fined
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was fined for a hip-drop tackle while Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton and Commanders defensive back Jeremy Reaves were fined for hits on defenseless players.
Policy details
The new league policy requires players to be suspended if they commit three fouls of the same type in one season.
Appeal process
Players can appeal fines and receive half the fine amount back if they only commit one foul in a particular category by season end.
Week 1 comparison
Three qualifying fines occurred in Week 1 with no player receiving more than one fine through two weeks.
At a glance
The NFL fined C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Alex Singleton, and Jeremy Reaves for three specific safety rule violations in Week 2.
