Stefon Diggs fined $14,926 for jumping on field goal post after first Commanders touchdown; Jahmyr Gibbs fined $23,027 for head-first TD run
Diggs' penalty cost Washington a chance at a 2-point conversion, while Gibbs was not flagged for misuse of helmet during the game.
The NFL released its first round of fines for Week 1 of the 2026 season, with Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs receiving a $14,926 fine and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs receiving a $23,027 fine. Diggs was penalized for his unsportsmanlike conduct after jumping onto the goalpost during his touchdown celebration, while Gibbs was fined for improper use of his helmet during a touchdown run.
Diggs acknowledged that he had made a mistake, expressing regret for his actions and emphasizing his long career in the league. Both fines are in line with the league's penalties for first-time offenses of unsportsmanlike conduct and improper helmet use.
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