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NFL Punishes Texans Player After Week 3 Loss to Colts

The Houston Texans got bad news early in the week, specifically for third-year linebacker and former draft pick Jamal Hill.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:53 PM
NFL Punishes Texans Player After Week 3 Loss to Colts
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL fined Texans linebacker Jamal Hill $5,972 for an illegal blindside block against the Colts.
  • The fine amount was reduced because it was Hill's first infraction under the NFL rulebook.
  • First-time unnecessary roughness infractions under standard NFL rules can carry fines up to $17,911.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL fined Houston Texans linebacker Jamal Hill $5,972 for unnecessary roughness following an illegal blindside block on special teams against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3. KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson reported that the fine was reduced because it was Hill's first infraction under league rules.

A first-time offense under NFL guidelines can carry a fine of up to $17,911, with second infractions reaching $23,882. Hill, a 2024 sixth-round draft pick in his third season with Houston, has served as a key contributor on special teams across recent games.

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