NFL players are waking up to some costly news this Saturday, with the league handing out a series of fines for incidents during Week 7. Among those hit with financial penalties are several recognizable names, including Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw and Denver Broncos star Alex Singleton.While some were punished for dangerous hits and unnecessary roughness, others found themselves in trouble for much more unusual reasons. Williams was fined for his choice of footwear, while Steelers tight end Darnell Washington was penalized for his touchdown celebration, with the full list of fines revealing some expensive consequences for 11 NFL players.Erin Andrews called out by NFL players including Dak Prescott over her outfitsColts' Jonathan Taylor's fate decided after awkward 'rebuild' interaction
Caleb Williams was fined for his choice of footwear
1 of 9Caleb Williams was fined for his choice of footwear(Image: Getty)
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The NFL has handed out its latest round of fines following Week 7, leaving several players facing expensive consequences heading into the weekend. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw and Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton are among those who received financial penalties on Saturday. The reasons behind the punishments range from dangerous helmet-to-helmet contact to unauthorized footwear and questionable touchdown celebrations. With some players facing fines worth tens of thousands of dollars, here is a breakdown of everyone who received bad news from the league.(Image: Getty Images)
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Caleb Williams
Williams was fined $23,882 for wearing unauthorized footwear during the Bears' Week 7 game against the New England Patriots. The quarterback has repeatedly worn Caddix cleats despite the NFL's rules regarding unauthorized logos, and the latest punishment doubles the $11,941 fine he received for the same violation in Week 6.
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Singleton, meanwhile, was fined $47,662 for unnecessary roughness after an illegal use of the helmet during Denver's game last week. The Broncos linebacker has now been fined for the same violation in consecutive weeks, with repeat offenses increasing the financial punishment.(Image: AP)
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Dre Greenlaw left the field after being penalized and ejected from the second quarter against Seattle
Greenlaw was another notable name on the list after the 49ers linebacker was fined $12,537 for unnecessary roughness. The punishment stems from a punch to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London's helmet during San Francisco's Week 7 matchup.
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San Francisco running back Jordan James was also fined $6,194 for unnecessary roughness involving the use of his helmet during the same matchup.
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