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Jaylen Waddle fined for unsportsmanlike conduct ahead of 49ers matchup

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Jaylen Waddle fined for unsportsmanlike conduct ahead of 49ers matchup

Summary

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was penalized by the NFL with a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct due to an illegal celebration during the team's victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3. Waddle is one of the multiple players fined this season as the NFL cracks down on celebration rules. Broncos right guard Quinn Meinerz also received a similar fine for making the same gesture as Waddle. The fines are part of a broader enforcement, where 16 players have been fined this season for similar infractions. The Broncos are preparing to face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4, where Waddle's status on the field will be impacted by this ruling.

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By the Numbers

•Waddle fined $14,926 for illegal celebration against Rams.
•Quinn Meinerz also fined for the same unsportsmanlike conduct.
•NFL has fined 16 players this season for similar celebrations.
•Broncos face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4.
•Meinerz expressed frustration about the celebration penalties.

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2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Waddle Disciplined by NFL Before Broncos Face 49ers

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