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NFL Fines LionsBrian Branch, Jameson Williams for Week 11 Infractions

Players may appeal through jointly appointed officers, with fine money routed to league-backed foundations.

Overview

  • Branch was fined $11,599 for unnecessary roughness after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Jahan Dotson that drew a 15-yard flag.
  • Williams received a $14,491 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct for using the goalpost as a prop during his touchdown celebration.
  • The celebration penalty pushed Detroit’s extra-point try back to 48 yards, and the attempt was missed.
  • Branch sustained a toe injury on the flagged play that limited his practice participation the following week.
  • Under NFL policy, players can appeal fines to former-player officers, and proceeds are directed to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation.