Falcons DE Cameron Thomas fined for unnecessary roughness against Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Cameron Thomas has received a fine of $8,333 for an unnecessary roughness penalty committed during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 of the NFL season. The penalty involved the use of his helmet and occurred during the Falcons' 35-14 victory on Thursday Night Football. Thomas, who has been effective on the defensive line with 1.5 sacks this season, is on track to surpass his previous career-high. This marks the latest in a series of fines issued by the NFL, both to the Falcons and other players league-wide, for various infractions this season.
- •Cameron Thomas was fined for a helmet usage penalty.
- •The penalty occurred in the fourth quarter against the Packers.
- •Thomas has 1.5 sacks and leads the team in forced fumbles.
- •Jake Matthews was also fined for an infraction earlier this season.
- •Multiple players across the league faced fines in Week 3.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons DE fined by NFL for unnecessary roughness vs. Packers
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