The NFL has made it clear that they are not afraid to hold their own players accountable for their actions on and off the field. Fines have become an integral part of these “punishments,” however, one of the more recent incidents got a punishment we haven’t seen yet this year.
In breaking news, the NFL handed down a gut-wrenching punishment to a 10-year NFL veteran of the Seattle Seahawks
Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network:
The NFL fined#Seahawks DE Leonard Williams $46,371 for this headbutt that got flagged in last week’s loss to Tampa Bay.
Here is the video of the play:
The NFL fined #Seahawks DE Leonard Williams $46,371 for this headbutt that got flagged in last week’s loss to Tampa Bay. pic.twitter.com/n8Zb1fZbjN
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 11, 2025
Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Here is a look at Williams’ stats leading up to 2025:
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck
2015 NYJ 16 15 63 29
2016 NYJ 16 16 68 36
2017 NYJ 16 16 47 22
2018 NYJ 16 16 42 27
2019 NYJ 7 7 20 8
NYG 8 5 26 13 13
2020 NYG 16 12 57 29
2021 NYG 17 17 81 34
2022 NYG 12 12 45 26
2023 NYG 8 7 21 13
SEA 10 10 41 24 17
2024 SEA 16 16 64 37
Career 158 149 575 298 277
Jan 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Seattle Seahawks helmet sits on the sidelines during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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