NFL levies two fines to 49ers LB Fred Warner for hit on Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo

Warner was initially flagged for the violation, but the officials picked it up The NFL has fined All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner for two infractions stemming from San Francisco's Week 6 win over the Commanders, according to multiple reports. In total, Warner was docked $65,673, specifically for a hit he inflicted on Washington tight end Chig Okonkwo. During the 49ers' 23-17 win on Monday night, Warner made helmet-to-helmet contact with Okonkwo as he brought in a 2-yard reception in the fourth quarter. Warner was initially flagged on the play, but it was eventually picked up by the officials. He was fined $47,762 for a hit on a defenseless player and then $17,911 for using his helmet to initiate contact.
The NFL fined 49ers LB Fred Warner $65,673 for two unnecessary roughness violations last week — including $47,762 for this hit on Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo. Officials threw a flag on the play, but then picked it up. pic.twitter.com/Ro4ll4vtbX This isn't the first time that Warner has found himself in the crosshairs of the league office. In fact, this is the linebacker's fourth fine of the season, with the league handing down two fines totaling $41,793 for his actions in the Niners' Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. When adding all of those up, Warner has been fined $107,466 so far
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