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Seahawks' Williams Fined Record $46K for Headbutt

10/12/2025

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Leonard Williams (Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman) was fined $46,371 for unnecessary roughness after headbutting Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton on October 8, 2025.
The fine is the largest of the NFL season so far and follows a $23,186 fine earlier this year.
Seattle lost 38-35, dropping to 3-2.
Williams said the defense must improve, focusing on tackling and pursuing the ball, ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars game.

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Leonard Williams (Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman) was fined $46,371 for unnecessary roughness after headbutting Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton on October 8, 2025.
The fine is the largest of the NFL season so far and follows a $23,186 fine earlier this year.
Seattle lost 38-35, dropping to 3-2.
Williams said the defense must improve, focusing on tackling and pursuing the ball, ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars game.