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49ers star Fred Warner hit with hefty fine as suspension threat looms

The NFL fined 49ers linebacker Fred Warner $65,673. Warner was pegged for two unnecessary roughness violations during San Francisco’s win over the Commanders last week. Warner was fined $47,762 for a hit on Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo, where officials…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:09 PM
49ers star Fred Warner hit with hefty fine as suspension threat looms
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL fined 49ers linebacker Fred Warner $65,673 for two unnecessary roughness violations against the Commanders.
  • Warner now faces a potential one-game suspension if he accumulates further disciplinary violations this season.
  • The fines included $47,762 for a hit delivered to Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner $65,673 for two unnecessary roughness violations against the Washington Commanders. The penalties included a $47,762 fine for a hit on tight end Chig Okonkwo during the 49ers' 23-17 win.

Warner faces a potential one-game suspension if he incurs further penalties for hits on defenseless players or hip-drop tackles. The undefeated 49ers sit at 6-0 but are already managing injuries to wide receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel.

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