Two Denver Broncos Players Fined For Penalties vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks were on the receiving end of some unnecessary roughness last week.

Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) celebrates after getting a sack against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The NFL fined two Denver Broncos defenders for infractions during last week's game against the Seattle Seahawks, the league announced Saturday.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto received a fine of $8,791 for a late hit on Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith at the 3:59 mark of the first quarter. Bonitto received a roughing the passer penalty on the play. He had one tackle and one quarterback hit on the day.

And this is the roughing the passer fine Nik Bonitto took for a hit to the head and neck are on Geno Smith. This is just an auto-fine even if it's not remotely dirty. pic.twitter.com/vL5yjjj7S6

— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) September 14, 2024

Safety Brandon Jones received a fine of $11,255 for unnecessary roughness at the 12:59 mark of the fourth quarter. On that play, a four-yard loss by Kenneth Walker, Jones ripped the helmet off of Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo while the latter was blocking. Jones didn't receive a penalty on the play, but the NFL saw enough to step in regardless. He had six total tackles in the game.

No Seahawks player received a fine from last week's game, a good sign of Mike Macdonald keeping his players in line during his first game as head coach.

The Seahawks look to keep their record and their bank accounts clean when they travel to face the New England Patriots at 10 a.m. PT on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Broncos play host to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the late window.