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NFL Announces Punishments for 2 Cowboys Players Following Loss to Vikings

NFL Announces Punishments for 2 Cowboys Players Following Loss to Vikings

Summary

The NFL fined two Dallas Cowboys players, Reddy Steward and Caelen Carson, for unsportsmanlike behavior during a game against the Minnesota Vikings. Their team lost the game, which severely hurt their chances of making the playoffs.

Key Facts

  • The NFL fined Reddy Steward $4,667 for a horse-collar tackle, considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • Caelen Carson received a $5,686 fine for a play classified as "striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing."
  • The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Minnesota Vikings, with a score of 34 points against them.
  • JJ McCarthy, the Vikings' quarterback, completed 15 passes for 250 yards and scored two touchdowns.
  • The loss reduced the Cowboys' chances of making the playoffs to less than 1 percent.
  • Dallas has a record of 6 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie in the 2025 season.
  • The Cowboys' final games are against the Washington Commanders and New York Giants, both out of playoff contention.

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