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NFL Takes Action Against Titans Defender For Kneeing Derrick Henry in Midsection During Week 4 Clash

Derrick Henry’s return to Tennessee’s AFC South rivals was not the only moment to emerge from the Titans’ Week 4 loss. A brief exchange between the Baltimore Ravens running back and Titans defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers went unnoticed during the…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:15 AM
NFL Takes Action Against Titans Defender For Kneeing Derrick Henry in Midsection During Week 4 Clash
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL fined Titans lineman John Franklin-Myers $12,537 for kneeing Ravens running back Derrick Henry in the midsection.
  • The incident occurred during Week 4 and went unpenalized on the field before being caught on review.
  • NBC Sports analyst Mike Florio argued the league should have considered suspending Franklin-Myers for the physical infraction.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL fined Tennessee Titans defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers $12,537 for unnecessary roughness after post-game video revealed he kneed Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry in the midsection during Week 4. The incident occurred during the second quarter of Baltimore's 24–18 victory and was not flagged by officials on the field during the live broadcast.

Following the fine, NBC Sports analyst Mike Florio questioned the severity of the punishment, arguing the act could have warranted a suspension. Florio also noted that the penalty amount was notably smaller than fines issued to other players for non-violent violations, such as celebration routines or equipment infractions.

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