NFL fines Browns offensive lineman Tytus Howard for preseason tripping penalty
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The NFL issued a $12,537 fine to Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Tytus Howard for unnecessary roughness. The penalty occurred during the first quarter of the team's opening preseason game when Howard was flagged for tripping. This amount stands as the largest preseason fine announced by the league for 2026 to date. League officials review plays for potential disciplinary action, and fined players have the option to appeal through an officer jointly appointed by the NFL and the players' union. If no appeal is filed, the fine is withheld from the player's next game check. Money collected from these penalties is directed to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation to support former players and safety initiatives.
- •Tytus Howard received a $12,537 fine for unnecessary roughness.
- •The penalty was assessed for tripping during the first preseason game.
- •The league has not yet announced fines for the third week of the preseason.
- •Appeals are decided by officers Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson and James Thrash.
- •Fine proceeds support the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Browns offensive tackle fined ahead of Week 1
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns Tackle Handed Massive Penalty in League Discipline
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — NFL fines Browns' Tytus Howard $12,537 for tripping
"Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Tytus Howard picked up his first career league penalty after drawing a five-figure NFL fine over a preseason infraction. The discipline hit the veteran lineman shortly after arriving via trade and securing a two-year, $45 million extension to anchor Cleveland’s front line. The costly personal foul occurred during early exhibition play […] The post Cleveland Browns Tackle Handed Massive Penalty in League Discipline appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"When the NFL fines players during the preseason, when they aren't receiving their regular paychecks, the fines are typically for lower amounts.
"Browns offensive tackle Tytus Howard was fined recently by the NFL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:13 PMBrowns offensive tackle fined ahead of Week 1
Browns offensive tackle Tytus Howard was fined recently by the NFL.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:52 PMCleveland Browns Tackle Handed Massive Penalty in League Discipline
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Tytus Howard picked up his first career league penalty after drawing a five-figure NFL fine over a preseason infraction. The discipline hit the veteran lineman shortly after arriving via trade and securing a two-year, $45 million extension to anchor Cleveland’s front line. The costly personal foul occurred during early exhibition play […] The post Cleveland Browns Tackle Handed Massive Penalty in League Discipline appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:13 PMNFL fines Browns' Tytus Howard $12,537 for tripping
When the NFL fines players during the preseason, when they aren't receiving their regular paychecks, the fines are typically for lower amounts.
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