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NFL Fines Steelers’ Alex Highsmith $12,172 for Tripping Jared Goff

The league issued the penalty in its weekly accountability report following a late tripping call that extended Detroit’s final drive.

Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions speaks with Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game at Ford Field on December 21, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Highsmith was docked $12,172 for tripping Goff in the final two minutes, according to the NFL’s Saturday fines release.
  • The in-game foul erased a sack and advanced Detroit to Pittsburgh’s 36-yard line, setting up a late scoring chance.
  • Officials later called offensive pass interference on Amon-Ra St. Brown, nullifying a touchdown as Pittsburgh held on 29–24.
  • The NFL also fined Steelers defensive end Yahya Black $5,194 for an obscene gesture in the first quarter.
  • The discipline drew criticism from commentators who viewed the trip as accidental, with Detroit’s loss feeding into a slide that ended its playoff hopes after a subsequent defeat to Minnesota.