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NFL fines New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman for preseason hit

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

NFL fines New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman for preseason hit

Summary

The NFL has fined New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman $7,011 for an unnecessary roughness infraction during the team's preseason Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The league cited Stutsman for impermissible use of the helmet on a play occurring with 11:47 left in the first quarter of the August 28 game. This represents the second time in his brief career that Stutsman has been disciplined for helmet-related contact, following a previous fine in December 2025. Despite the financial penalty, the league did not issue a suspension, and Stutsman remains on the active roster. He is currently competing for a larger defensive workload as the Saints prepare for their regular-season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 13.

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By the Numbers

•The NFL fined Danny Stutsman $7,011 for an unnecessary roughness penalty against the Dallas Cowboys.
•Stutsman was previously fined $6,059 for helmet use in December 2025.
•The Saints open their 2026 regular season against the Detroit Lions on September 13.
•Stutsman is competing for more defensive snaps behind starters Kaden Elliss and Pete Werner.

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Danny Stutsman received another helmet-related NFL fine as the Saints linebacker prepares for a bigger role entering the 2026 regular season. The post NFL Announces Punishment for New Orleans Saints Player Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports