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NFL Fines Broncos’ Nik Bonitto for ‘Pulling Player Off Pile’ as Frankie Luvu Avoids Discipline

The contrasting outcomes spotlight perceived inconsistency in league discipline heading into Denver’s Week 14 trip to Las Vegas.

Overview

  • The league’s weekly accountability report issued Saturday listed an $11,593 fine for Nik Bonitto, labeled as “pulling player off pile.”
  • No suspension accompanied the fine, keeping the Broncos’ edge rusher available for the Raiders game in Week 14.
  • After review, the NFL did not issue a fine to Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu for his helmet-to-helmet contact on quarterback Bo Nix.
  • Bonitto’s second-quarter flag moved the ball before a Washington touchdown during Denver’s 27-26 overtime win that improved the Broncos to 10-2.
  • NFL guidelines set first-offense “Impermissible Use of the Helmet/Launching” fines at $23,186, and Denver’s season has included earlier fines for Riley Moss and Justin Strnad.