Overview
- After sacking Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the opener, Will McDonald mimicked pulling the pin and tossing a grenade before covering his ears.
- NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero reported the $14,491 discipline for what the league classified as a “violent gesture.”
- League guidance this year identifies simulated weapons and other violent taunts as penalizable conduct, according to an NFL press release cited by analyst Benjamin Solak.
- The Jets pass rusher is in his third season after recording 10.5 sacks in 2024 and opened 2025 with two sacks, three quarterback hits and two tackles for loss.
- Week 1 enforcement also included a $57,222 docking and one-game suspension for Eagles lineman Jalen Carter for spitting on Dak Prescott, plus a $12,172 fine for Chargers lineman Teair Tart.