The NFL hits Kerby Joseph with even more bad news to start the new year, two other Lions join him

The NFL really seems to have it out for Kerby Joseph in 2025. First, the league's coaches, players, and execs ripped away his opportunity to be a Pro Bowler this year. That actually cost him millions of dollars. Now the league is about to cost him more since they are fining him for his actions […]

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The NFL really seems to have it out for Kerby Joseph in 2025. First, the league's coaches, players, and execs ripped away his opportunity to be a Pro Bowler this year. That actually cost him millions of dollars. Now the league is about to cost him more since they are fining him for his actions last Monday against the 49ers. 

To be fair, everyone thought what Joseph did was dumb at that moment. It was right in terms of protecting your teammate, but it was wrong in terms of giving the 49ers a first down at the goal line and a chance to score. Joseph was fined $7,505 for this.

Don't worry, Jauan Jennings was fined $11,817 for his actions here. Unfortunately, Terrion Arnold was also fined $11,817 even though he was in the right if you ask just about everyone.

In addition to those two, the league also hit Brian Branch with his seventh fine of the season for some extracurricular activity after the tackle on Jennings late in the game. He's getting a $10,128 fine that will bring his total up to $70,896. Luckily he has a way to get all that money back.