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Texans Players Face Fines for Costly Penalties
5 Oct
Summary
- Linebackers Wade Woodaz and Aiden Fisher face potential fines.
- Penalties occurred during the loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
- Fisher's illegal blindside block carries suspension risk.
Houston Texans linebackers Wade Woodaz and Aiden Fisher may face disciplinary action from the NFL following a recent game against the Dallas Cowboys. Both players committed penalties that fall under the league's fineable offenses, potentially leading to financial penalties and, in Fisher's case, even a suspension.
Wade Woodaz was penalized for a facemask infraction during the opening kickoff. The fourth-round pick, who has been slowed by a thumb injury, has had a quiet start to his season. He entered the game having played 81 total snaps, with 17 on defense, but recorded no stats in this particular contest.
Aiden Fisher, a later draft pick, committed an illegal blindside block during another kickoff return. This penalty carries significant implications as it is Fisher's first strike under revised NFL and NFLPA guidelines. Two more such infractions could result in a one-game suspension, with strikes carrying over into future seasons.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Reddy Steward may also face league discipline for an unnecessary roughness penalty. He was flagged for a hit on Nico Collins in the end zone. Like Fisher's infraction, Steward's unnecessary roughness call is also covered by the league's revised guidelines, potentially leading to fines.
