Bills safety Jalon Kilgore receives fine from NFL for unnecessary roughness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
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.
- •Jalon Kilgore received a $5,560 fine for unnecessary roughness.
- •The illegal use of the helmet occurred during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- •Kilgore was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •NFL player fines are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation.
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