NFL Fines Amon-Ra St. Brown $12,172 for Altercation with Commanders
UPDATE: The NFL has just confirmed a significant fine for Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, imposing a penalty of $12,172 for his involvement in a controversial in-game altercation during Week 10. This decision comes on the heels of an incident where St. Brown appeared to strike Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne in the facemask.
During the game on November 9, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, the situation escalated, leading to Payne’s ejection after he retaliated. Notably, the referees did not flag St. Brown for his actions, raising questions about officiating during the high-stakes matchup.
The Lions triumphed over the Commanders with a decisive 44-22 victory, but the drama didn’t stop there. St. Brown made headlines again when he celebrated a touchdown with a dance that referenced President Donald Trump, who was in attendance. This marked the first time a sitting U.S. president attended a regular-season NFL game since Jimmy Carter in 1978, adding a historic layer to the encounter.
In a follow-up on his podcast, St. Brown expressed regret if his dance offended anyone, stating, “If I offended anyone, I do apologize. I did not mean to offend anyone. It was just, we’re having fun.” He emphasized that the performance was lighthearted and not politically motivated.
Meanwhile, Payne, who was not in uniform for the following week’s game due to a one-game suspension, was sidelined during the Commanders’ 16-13 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins in Madrid—the NFL’s first-ever game in the city.
St. Brown has been a standout this season, accumulating 693 receiving yards and securing eight touchdowns. As the Lions prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday night, all eyes will be on St. Brown to see how he responds both on and off the field.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the NFL season continues to unfold.
