Overview
- The league issued Brooks two fines totaling $23,186 for separate infractions following Week 15’s Monday night matchup.
- Brooks received $11,593 for taunting after a second‑half hit on tight end Pat Freiermuth in which he stood over the player.
- He was fined another $11,593 for a facemask penalty on running back Kenneth Gainwell in the third quarter.
- Pittsburgh running back Jaylen Warren was fined $17,130 for leading with the crown of his helmet on a block involving Brooks.
- All players may appeal the fines, and Brooks, the NFL’s tackles leader through 14 games, spoke after Miami’s 28–15 loss to Pittsburgh about playing Sunday against the Bengals.