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NFL Fines 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey $23,186 for Unnecessary Roughness

The league’s Week 4 accountability report cited his helmet use on a third-quarter play, with no suspension issued.

Overview

  • The $23,186 penalty was tied for the largest fine handed out in Week 4, according to the NFL report released October 4.
  • The violation occurred at the 6:14 mark of the third quarter against Jacksonville on a play where McCaffrey lowered his helmet during an attempted tackle.
  • It is the second straight week a 49ers player drew such discipline, following a $23,186 fine to linebacker Fred Warner in Week 3 for helmet use.
  • Following the Jaguars game, San Francisco beat the Rams 26–23 in overtime, with McCaffrey posting 57 rushing yards, 82 receiving yards and a touchdown.
  • The Game Accountability report, developed with the NFL Players Association, documents rule violations intended to protect player safety and competitive integrity.