Summary
Three players from the New Orleans Saints received fines from the NFL for their conduct during a recent game. Despite the penalties, the Saints secured a close victory against the Carolina Panthers with a last-second field goal. The fines affected rookies on the team, impacting their earnings for the game.
Key Facts
- The Saints won their game against the Carolina Panthers 20-17 in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season.
- The game ended with a 47-yard field goal by kicker Charlie Smyth with two seconds left.
- Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough played a key role, completing 24 of 32 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown.
- Three Saints players received fines from the NFL for on-field conduct in Week 15.
- Offensive tackle Kelvin Banks was fined $11,593 for taunting.
- Linebacker Danny Stutsman was fined $6,095 for unnecessary roughness involving helmet use.
- Running back Devin Neal was fined $5,015 for a "violent gesture."
- The fines represented a significant portion of these rookies' weekly earnings due to their lower salaries.
