NFL fines Tyrique Stevenson $22,342 for helmet hit on Aaron Jones

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

NFL fines Tyrique Stevenson $22,342 for helmet hit on Aaron Jones
Summary

Tyrique Stevenson of the Bears received a $22,342 fine from the NFL for an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit on Vikings running back Aaron Jones. The incident occurred during the fourth quarter of the Vikings-Bears game in Chicago. Although the hit was not flagged during the game, it is considered impermissible under league regulations. The fine follows a precedent where such infractions are often addressed post-game without on-field penalties.

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  • •The fine was issued for impermissible use of the helmet.
  • •The hit knocked Aaron Jones's helmet off, but he remained in the game.
  • •The infraction went unpenalized during the game.
  • •This fine is not an automatic suspension under league rules.
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  • 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — NFL fines Tyrique Stevenson $22,342 for hit that knocked off Aaron Jones's helmet
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In the fourth quarter of Sunday's Vikings-Bears game in Chicago, a wicked hit sent Minnesota running back Aaron Jones's helmet flying.

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