# Week 2 NFL Fines for Tackles

> NFL fines two players for hip-drop and defenseless hits in Week 2.
- Title: Week 2 NFL Fines for Tackles · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nfl, week 2, hip-drop tackle, defenseless hits, fines, c.j. gardner-johnson, alex singleton, jeremy reaves, sports, Week, Tackles, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/week-2-saw-one-fine-for-a-hip-drop-tackle-two-fines-for-hits-on-defenseless-players
- Published: 2026-09-26T21:21:30.443+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, week 2, hip-drop tackle, defenseless hits, fines, c.j. gardner-johnson, alex singleton, jeremy reaves, 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.
## Key takeaway

The NFL fined C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Alex Singleton, and Jeremy Reaves for three specific safety rule violations in Week 2.