Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb received a $14,329 fine from the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct stemming from a Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The league’s official report points to a taunting infraction that occurred at the 2:00 mark of overtime during Buffalo’s 37-34 victory.
An Altercation and Reduced Suspension
The financial penalty follows a heated postgame confrontation on Oct. 12, where Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson struck Chubb in the face, knocking off the player’s cap. Teammates quickly separated the two players, and Chubb did not retaliate.
The league initially handed Jackson a two-game suspension for the punch. However, appeal officer Derrick Brooks reduced the ban to one game following a review. Jackson will sit out the Rams’ Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals as a result.
Verbal Exchange Prior to the Strike
League discipline records specify that Chubb’s fine targets a taunting incident during overtime rather than the post-whistle skirmish. The NFL has not formally linked the financial penalty to the verbal words exchanged after the final whistle blew.
Chubb acknowledged that he initiated the verbal back-and-forth that preceded Jackson’s punch. On Oct. 14, Chubb denied making disparaging remarks about Jackson’s mother. Instead, Chubb stated that his comments addressed the blocking assistance Jackson received throughout the game, warning his opponent that help would not protect him during their next meeting.
Disciplinary History and Contract Details
This marks Chubb’s second fine of the season. He previously paid $17,911 for a late hit against quarterback Justin Herbert during Week 3, bringing his total fines to $32,240.
Now 30 years old, Chubb was selected fifth overall in the 2018 NFL draft. After spending five seasons between the Denver Broncos and the Miami Dolphins, the player signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract with the Bills in March 2026.
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