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NFL Fines 49ers’ Fred Warner $23,186 for Helmet-Contact Violation in Week 3

The penalty came through the NFL-NFLPA Gameday Accountability report during a broader Week 3 emphasis on helmet-contact violations.

Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Santa Clara, California.
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Sep 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) leaves the field at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Warner was cited for unnecessary roughness for use of the helmet at the 13:01 mark of the first quarter in the 49ers’ 16-15 win over the Cardinals, per the September 27 report.
  • According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the flagged tackle involved Arizona running back James Conner, and several defenders were fined for similar violations in Week 3.
  • The $23,186 fine tied for the largest announced for Week 3, matching penalties to the Seahawks’ Leonard Williams and the Rams’ Kam Kinchens, Newsweek reported.
  • No suspension has been indicated, leaving Warner available for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars.
  • It is Warner’s first fine of the 2025 season and the largest of his three career fines; he recorded 11 tackles in the Week 3 matchup.