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NFL Fines Jaguars’ Travon Walker $12,172 for Punch That Led to Ejection

The decision reinforces the rule against closed-fist contact to the helmet with no suspension announced.

Overview

  • League records list a $12,172 unnecessary roughness fine for Walker stemming from his Nov. 2 ejection against Las Vegas.
  • Multi-angle replays cited by Tom Pelissero show Walker driving a right-handed punch into Stone Forsythe’s helmet, meeting the rule’s standard for removal.
  • Forsythe drew a flag on the play but did not appear on the NFL’s weekly fines list released Saturday.
  • Jacksonville adjusted its rush plan with Emmanuel Ogbah and Dawuane Smoot working alongside Josh Hines-Allen after the ejection, then edged the Raiders 30-29 in overtime.
  • Context for the sanction includes a 2024 fine for a separate punching incident and Walker’s current season playing with a left-wrist brace while posting two sacks after a 10.5-sack 2024.