Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill recently stated that he had been fined $100,000 by the NFL. He claimed these fines have already accrued through the first five weeks of the season.
On Wednesday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported additional details on the wide receiver's fines. According to Pelissero, the fines were due in part to uniform violations and are lower than the $100,000 that Hill claimed.
The Miami Dolphins wide receiver could be fined yet again for his touchdown celebration on Sunday. While scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants, Tyreek Hill made the peace sign while running into the end zone. The officials could have flagged him for taunting but did not. The NFL could fine him for taunting despite not being flagged during the game.
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Why did the NFL fine Tyreek Hill for an uniform violation?
Tyreek Hill revealed on social media that he was fined by the National Football League. While he didn't disclose the reason at first, the details emerged on Wednesday afternoon, to which the wide receiver then confirmed.
The Miami Dolphins wide receiver has failed to wear socks during games this season. A notion he confirmed in a post, referring to himself as 'team no sock.'
"Team no sock"
NFL players are required to wear socks/leg coverings over their lower legs and ankles. The first violation came in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos. Hill also apparently violated the NFL's uniform policy for socks in Week 5 against the New York Giants.
The NFL could prevent the wide receiver from playing without the correct socks. Referees have approached players in the past and directed them to fix their uniforms in order to play. Wide receiver A.J. Brown was told to change his cleats earlier this season. Referees told him that he would be prohibited from playing in the game if he didn't change his footwear.
Whether NFL officials decide to take that approach with the Dolphins wide receiver could be an option moving forward.
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