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NFL fines Houston Texans cornerback Jaylin Smith for a uniform policy violation

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

NFL fines Houston Texans cornerback Jaylin Smith for a uniform policy violation

Summary

The NFL has fined Houston Texans cornerback Jaylin Smith $7,779 for a uniform violation that occurred during the preseason. The penalty was revealed on September 7, just days before the team’s regular-season opener against the Buffalo Bills. While the league maintains an extensive policy regarding player uniforms, the specific infraction committed by Smith remains unidentified. The fine amount sits between the minimum and maximum penalties allowable for such offenses under league rules. Smith, a second-year player and 2025 third-round draft pick, logged 67 snaps across three preseason games. The league did not include this fine in its standard weekly preseason announcements.

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•Jaylin Smith received a $7,779 fine from the NFL for a uniform violation.
•The infraction occurred during one of three preseason games played by Smith.
•The penalty was not disclosed in the league's previous weekly fine announcements.
•Smith appeared in four games as a rookie and is a former third-round draft pick.

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The Houston Texans got bad news about second-year cornerback Jaylin Smith from the NFL ahead of their regular-season opener. The post NFL Punishes Second-Year Texans Playmaker Before Opener vs Bills appeared first on HEAVY.
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