NFL fines Chiefs tight end Jake Briningstool for preseason blindside block

The NFL fined Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jake Briningstool $4,972 for a blindside block. The infraction occurred during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in August. That matchup at Raymond James Stadium concluded in a 16-15 loss for the Chiefs. Briningstool is entering his second season with the team as an undrafted free agent from Clemson. He aims to make his first career NFL reception in the upcoming Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos. The teams are scheduled to face off on Monday Night Football to begin the 2026 regular season.

• 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — NFL fines Chiefs TE almost $5k ahead of KC's Week 1 matchup vs Broncos