Fred Warner fined for hit on defenseless player; Malik Mustapha not fined
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
49ers linebacker Fred Warner received two fines for his actions during Week 6 against the Commanders. He was penalized $47,762 for a hit on tight end Chig Okonkwo, classified as a hit on a defenseless player, and an additional $17,911 for initiating contact with his helmet. Although Warner faced disciplinary measures, safety Malik Mustapha was not fined for a hit on Stefon Diggs that some believed warranted a penalty. The league's standards allow for suspension if Warner incurs additional fines for similar infractions this season.
- •Fred Warner fined $47,762 and $17,911 during Week 6.
- •Warner's hit on Chig Okonkwo was flagged but later picked up.
- •Malik Mustapha avoided a fine for hitting Stefon Diggs.
- •Warner risks suspension if he incurs more fines for similar hits.
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ Fred Warner fined $65,673 for two hits vs. Commanders
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Fred Warner was fined for hit on a defenseless player, Malik Mustapha was not
"49ers linebacker Fred Warner heard from the NFL a couple of times for plays he made during Week 6.
"Fred Warner has now been fined four times for $107,466 in 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 8:51 PM49ers’ Fred Warner fined $65,673 for two hits vs. Commanders
Fred Warner has now been fined four times for $107,466 in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 8:24 PMFred Warner was fined for hit on a defenseless player, Malik Mustapha was not
49ers linebacker Fred Warner heard from the NFL a couple of times for plays he made during Week 6.
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