NFL Fines Tytus Howard $12,537 for Tripping Penalty

The NFL has imposed a fine of $12,537 on Tytus Howard, an offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns, for unnecessary roughness during the first quarter of a preseason game.

This fine is the largest announced by the NFL for the 2026 preseason so far. Howard received a 15-yard penalty for tripping during the play.

The NFL's authority to fine players is outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the players' union. Fines are determined after a review of plays by the league's officiating department, which refers potential fines to the football operations staff. Players are notified of fines via letter and video evidence, and those who do not appeal have the amount deducted from their next game check.