Bills safety Jalon Kilgore receives fine from NFL for unnecessary roughness

Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jalon Kilgore was fined $5,560 by the NFL for a penalty during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The infraction, categorized as unnecessary roughness for illegal use of the helmet, occurred in the second quarter with less than 30 seconds remaining in the half. Kilgore, the 167th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, was among five players fined by the league over the weekend. Fines issued by the NFL are directed to the Professional Athletes Foundation. The league mandates these financial penalties to emphasize sportsmanship and player safety across the organization.

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