Who were the most fined NFL players in 2022? Deshaun Watson leads list alongside Seahawks star

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson marked his return to the NFL last year after missing the entirety of the 2021 season. Following various lawsuits filed against him, Watson was handed an 11-game suspension by the NFL and fined a whopping $5 million.

He was the most fined player in the league last season and appeared rusty upon his comeback. Due to Watson's hefty fine, the Browns led the league among the teams whose players were fined the most last season.

Other players were heavily punished last season, and the full list may surprise some.

As per Casinos En Ligne, these were the most fined players in the 2022/23 NFL season:

Rank	Player	Team	Fines issued	Fine amount
1	Deshaun Watson	Cleveland Browns	1	$5.0M
2	D.K. Metcalf	Seattle Seahawks	3	$61.6K
3	Joey Bosa	Los Angeles Chargers	1	$55.5K
4	Randy Gregory	Denver Broncos	1	$50.0K
4	Jessie Bates III	Cincinnati Bengals	1	$50.0K
4	Cameron Jordan	New Orleans Saints	1	$50.0K
7	Ja'Marr Chase	Cincinnati Bengals	2	$39.8K
8	Jerry Jeudy	Denver Broncos	2	$36.3K
9	Mac Jones	New England Patriots	3	$34.6K
10	Jamaal Williams	Detroit Lions	2	$31.8K

Both DK Metcalf and Joey Bosa were often fined for their aggressive nature on the field. They would definitely like to improve their behavior next season to avoid paying such fines.

Other than the fine levied by the NFL for the lawsuits filed against him, Watson did nothing else that would cause any sort of disciplinary action. The Cleveland Browns quarterback will hope that he continues to avoid trouble and stays completely focused on the activities on the field.

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Deshaun Watson has a huge challenge ahead

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Deshaun Watson is a two-time Pro Bowler, but his return to the NFL wasn't a sweet one. After being away from the game, he looked like a shell of himself in during his return to action last season.

The Browns gave up a lot to get him out of Houston and immediately offered him a contract that changed the entire landscape of the quarterback market in the NFL. As a result, expectations will be very high for him next season.

Last season, Watson had a passer rating of 79.1 for 1,102 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions in six games. His stats last season didn't justify the type of player he is, and Watson would love to bounce back immediately.

The Browns have a pretty good roster and if Deshaun Watson is able to play as he did for the Houston Texans, their team could be a contender next season. Hopefully, the former Clemson quarterback will be able to redeem himself on the field.

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