Packers players Lukas Van Ness and Evan Williams fined by NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Two Green Bay Packers players, Lukas Van Ness and Evan Williams, received fines from the NFL for their actions during the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Van Ness was penalized $17,911 for a hit categorized as a blow to the head and neck, while Williams incurred a $7,087 fine for unnecessary roughness against a defenseless player. The NFL disciplines players regularly for violations during games, with fines contributing to charitable causes. The Packers currently hold a 1-1 record after a recent win against the New York Jets.
- •Lukas Van Ness fined $17,911 for a hit on quarterback
- •Evan Williams fined $7,087 for unnecessary roughness
- •Both fines contribute to charitable organizations
- •Packers are 1-1 after recent victory over Jets
- •Fines issued following the NFL's discipline policy
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — 2 Packers players hit with NFL punishment
"The NFL is officially punishing two Green Bay Packers players for actions taking in the team's season opener. Now, they'll have to pay up or fight the punishment.
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