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NFL fines Browns’ Carson Schwesinger before Ravens matchup

On Saturday, the league revealed its full roster of Week 5 fines and punishments. In the announcement, the NFL shared that it's fining Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger $14,899 for unnecessary roughness involving the use of the helmet at 4:27 in…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:40 PM
NFL fines Browns’ Carson Schwesinger before Ravens matchup
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL fined Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger $14,899 for unnecessary roughness in Week 5.
  • The infraction occurred with 4:27 left in the second quarter against the New York Jets.
  • Schwesinger previously won the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award for the 2025 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL has fined Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger $14,899 for unnecessary roughness involving the use of the helmet during the team's Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets. The infraction occurred with 4:27 remaining in the second quarter of the game. The league announced the discipline on Saturday as part of its regular Week 5 fine disclosures.

The Browns lost the Week 5 contest against the Jets and are currently tied for second place in the AFC North ahead of an upcoming showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. Schwesinger, who was the 2025 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, will see his fine donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation.

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