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NFL Fines Bradley Chubb $14,329 for Taunting

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Bradley Chubb was fined $14,329 for taunting Los Angeles Rams lineman Alaric Jackson.
The NFL cut Alaric Jackson’s suspension to one game after his appeal.
Alaric Jackson punched Bradley Chubb after the Bills’ 37-34 overtime win at SoFi Stadium, knocking Chubb’s hat off.
Jackson missed the following game against the Arizona Cardinals while Chubb served only the fine.

History

Historical Context

In 2007, the NFL fined the New England Patriots $250,000 for videotaping opponents’ signals, a violation that reshaped league discipline. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the penalty, emphasizing that repeat offenses could trigger suspensions exceeding ten games for players or coaches. Similarly, this season’s altercation saw Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb fined $14,329 while Alaric Jackson’s one-game suspension mirrored the league’s tiered punitive approach. The precedent signals that future on-field conflicts, such as the SoFi Stadium brawl involving the Arizona Cardinals, will likely incur escalating fines and stricter enforcement.

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Story summary

Bradley Chubb was fined $14,329 for taunting Los Angeles Rams lineman Alaric Jackson.
The NFL cut Alaric Jackson’s suspension to one game after his appeal.
Alaric Jackson punched Bradley Chubb after the Bills’ 37-34 overtime win at SoFi Stadium, knocking Chubb’s hat off.
Jackson missed the following game against the Arizona Cardinals while Chubb served only the fine.

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