NFL and NFLPA implement new fines and suspensions for safety violations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The NFL and NFLPA announced a new system for fines and suspensions regarding health and safety rule violations, effective for the 2026 season. The system targets five specific infractions: hip drop tackle, horse collar tackle, launching, hit on a defenseless player, and blindside block. Penalties will include in-game sanctions and post-game fines, with suspensions applying after three total infractions. Players will begin the season without prior violations, but penalties can carry over to future seasons. Clubs with frequent violations will also face financial penalties as part of the effort to enhance player safety.
- •New system targets five specific player safety rule violations.
- •One or two infractions result in fines; three lead to a one-game suspension.
- •Players can earn back 50% of their fines for one violation.
- •Violations will carry over into subsequent seasons.
- •Teams face increased financial penalties for excessive safety rule violations.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — NFL, NFLPA announce new 1-game suspension policy for repeat on-field offenders
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — NFL, NFLPA agree to new fine and suspension system for penalties related to health and safety rules
"After banning the hip-drop tackle in 2024, the NFL and NFLPA take yet another step toward making the game safer.
"The league’s attempts to get hip drop tackles out of the game continue ahead of 2026.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:00 PMNFL, NFLPA announce new 1-game suspension policy for repeat on-field offenders
The league’s attempts to get hip drop tackles out of the game continue ahead of 2026.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:27 PMNFL, NFLPA agree to new fine and suspension system for penalties related to health and safety rules
After banning the hip-drop tackle in 2024, the NFL and NFLPA take yet another step toward making the game safer.
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