"Soft a** league": NFL fans fume as Ja'Marr Chase, Derek Carr, and others slapped with thousands in fines

NFL fans fume as Ja
NFL fans fume as Ja'Marr Chase, Derek Carr, and others slapped with thousands in fines (Credit: IG/derekcarrqb, lahjay10_)

NFL fans were unhappy with the league's decision to fine multiple players following the action in Week 2. Insider Tom Pelissero shared the news of all the fines that were issued on Saturday, which included high-profile names like Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr.

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These decisions didn't sit well with plenty of fans, who called out the league on X, formerly known as Twitter, even saying it's become "soft."

"soft a** league," one fan wrote.

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"League loves stealing the players money," another fan said.
"soft refs," another fan wrote.

Others criticized the seemingly different criteria to fine celebrations and players who actually punched others during games.

"So he gets fined 14k for a celebration, which doesn't cause any potential injury....which is literally thousands more than other players who were 'physical with someone' in their penalties? And the they fine another guy over 30k dollars for yelling at a ref??? Wtf?" one fan referencing Drake London's fine.
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The NFL has had a couple of busy weeks when it comes to fines. It's only Week 3 and they have already punished plenty of players, regardless of their level of talent.

Full list of NFL fines after Week 2

Ja'Marr Chase was fined $31,599 for unsportsmanlike conduct when he screamed at referee Alex Kemp. Chicago Bears linebacker TJ Edwards was given a $16,883 fine for unnecessary roughness after hip-drop tackling Joe Mixon.

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Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined nearly $12K for punching Bears running back Roschon Johnson. Drake London's controversial game-winning touchdown celebration earned him a $14,069 fine. Eagles safety CJ Gardner-Johnson received a $11,255 fine for taunting while quarterback Derek Carr was punished with a $14,069 fine for grabbing his crotch while celebrating against the Cowboys.

Bengals Andrei Iosivas was slapped with a $5,305 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct and Broncos safety PJ Locke got a $27,944 fine, $13,972 for hitting Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin and then throwing his helmet afterward. Finally, Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and Jets linebacker CJ Mosley were fined $16,883 each for hip-drop tackles, while Rams defensive end Desjuan Johnson received a $5,191 fine for the same penalty.

Week 3 could have some emotional and intense matchups that perhaps will make the NFL give out more fines next Saturday. The inconsistency in fines assessed for the hip-drop tackle need to be addressed and the criteria for other fines also needs some work.

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