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NFL fines Dre Greenlaw $12,537 for punch to Drake London's helmet
The NFL fined 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw $12,537 for unnecessary roughness after he punched Falcons receiver Drake London's helmet.
The incident happened when London was carrying the ball in Atlanta's 29-20 win over San Francisco.
Greenlaw said he was trying to knock the ball loose, but the punch hit London's helmet and London went for a concussion test.
The fine came in Greenlaw's first game back from suspension for headbutting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV, who was left bleeding.
Greenlaw appealed the one-game suspension but was turned down and missed San Francisco's Week 6 win over Washington.
The NFL did not suspend him again, though he has been ejected three times in his eight-year career.
The fine was announced ahead of San Francisco's Week 8 game against Las Vegas.
The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw $12,537 for unnecessary roughness after he punched Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London’s helmet.
The punch happened during Atlanta’s 29-20 win over San Francisco.
London was attempting to break through a tackle and went for a concussion test afterward.
Greenlaw said he had been trying to knock the ball out of London’s hands.
The fine followed a one-game suspension Greenlaw received for headbutting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV.
- Who
- The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw after he punched Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London.
- What
- Greenlaw was fined $12,537 for unnecessary roughness.
- When
- During Atlanta’s 29-20 win over San Francisco; the fine was reported on October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The NFL said the punch to London’s helmet was unnecessary roughness. Greenlaw said he was trying to knock the ball out of London’s hands.
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Greenlaw headbutted Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV, was ejected and later received a one-game suspension.
Greenlaw missed San Francisco’s game against the Washington Commanders while serving the suspension.
Greenlaw punched Drake London’s helmet during the game, and London went for a concussion test.
Reports said the NFL fined Greenlaw $12,537 for unnecessary roughness.
- Fine
- $12,537
- Player fined
- Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers linebacker
- Player hit
- Drake London, Atlanta Falcons receiver
- Game result
- Atlanta beat San Francisco 29-20
- Earlier suspension
- One game for headbutting Ernest Jones IV in Week 5
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The NFL fined 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw $12,537 for unnecessary roughness — this fist to Drake London’s helmet last week in Atlanta.