Summary
The NFL fined J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings $11,593 for unsportsmanlike conduct and taunting during a game against the Green Bay Packers. McCarthy was the only Vikings player disciplined for Week 18, and he can choose to appeal the decision.
Key Facts
- J.J. McCarthy plays for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL.
- The Vikings won their final game of the 2025-26 season 16-3 against the Green Bay Packers but did not make it to the playoffs.
- McCarthy received a fine of $11,593 for unsportsmanlike conduct and taunting during a play in the game.
- The incident occurred during the first quarter when McCarthy collided with a Packers player and was flagged for taunting.
- The money from fines like McCarthy's goes to support various NFL-related charitable foundations.
- Sydney Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles received a larger fine of $46,371 in the same week for a different violation.
- Players have the option to appeal fines through a process involving former NFL players who act as appeals officers.
