San Francisco 49ers' tight end George Kittle has been fined for wearing a profane shirt during a game against the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL has imposed a penalty of $13,659 on Kittle for his choice of attire. This comes after a physical Week 5 game between the 49ers and Cowboys, which resulted in fines for several players from both teams. Kittle has expressed no regrets and expects to face further consequences for his actions.
#Cowboys Fined for Taunting at San Francisco #49ers https://t.co/mAG55Mmbmg
“I like dogs” George Kittle keeping it clean with this clothing choice this week 😅 (Via @NBCS49ers) https://t.co/FQuGKgjOt9
George Kittle with a more friendly message on his clothing this week as he enters the Dawg Pound. https://t.co/DNxV00gGyt
Here's the full list of the on-field fines announced by the NFL for Week 5. https://t.co/27U9XX1jjO
NFL hits 49ers, Cowboys with wave of fines after physical Week 5 game. https://t.co/MoRehHpwve
Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt was fined a total of $25,132 based on two violations—unsportsmanlike conduct and unnecessary roughness—he committed during last Sunday’s 17–10 win over the Ravens, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero https://t.co/ydmnTL7VOk
Patriots safety Kyle Dugger was fined $20,266 for unnecessary roughness in last week’s game (1st quarter/11:58), while Matthew Slater was fined $14,819 for unnecessary roughness (3rd quarter/1:21). There were no penalties called on either play.
Four Cowboys were fined this week, with at least the first three involving hits/acts vs. CMC: * S Donovan Wilson facemask: $10,927 * S Donovan Wilson unnecessary roughness: $16,391 * S Jayron Kearse taunting: $10,927 * LB Leighton Vander Esch unnecessary roughness: $18,219
Week 5 fines: #Raiders Marcus Peters $13,378 for TD-saving horse collar tackle #49ers George Kittle $13,659 for the "F-Dallas shirt #49ers Aaron Banks $10,440 for unnecessary roughness 4 Cowboys fined for roughness (Donovan Wilson 2x, Leighton Vander Esch) or unsportsmanlike… https://t.co/l5SbWYZsvF
Its official 49ers TE George Kittle was fined $13,659 for unsportsmanlike conduct. S Jayron Kearse was fined $10,927 for unsportsmanlike conduct, LB Leighton Vander Esch was popped for $18,219 for unnecessary roughness and S Donovan Wilson for $16,391 for unnecessarily roughness.
Raiders CB Marcus Peters was fined $13,378 for this horse-collar tackle on Packers WR Christian Watson. (Via @TomPelissero) https://t.co/SX0JMmfajr
Patriots safety Kyle Dugger was fined $20,266 for unnecessary roughness in last week’s game (1st quarter/11:58), while Matthew Slater was fined $14,819 for unnecessary roughness (3rd quarter/1:21).
NFL fines from #49ers in Week 5: SF-Aaron Banks, unnecessary roughness, $10,440 SF-George Kittle, unsportsmanlike conduct, $13,659
The "F*** Dallas" shirt George Kittle wore during the Niners' tilt against the Cowboys over the weekend will cost the tight end a pretty penny. Details here: https://t.co/s9OJtd745V
49ers’ George Kittle expects fine for profane shirt, has no regrets: ‘I’d do it again’ https://t.co/5YUP1a3gN9