Jaylen Waddle Disciplined by NFL Before Broncos Face 49ers

The NFL fined Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle $14,926 for unsportsmanlike conduct related to an illegal celebration against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3. Waddle performed a dice-throwing gesture during a touchdown celebration, an action that right guard Quinn Meinerz also engaged in, resulting in an identical $14,926 fine for both players.

The league has intensified disciplinary measures for celebrations this season, with Waddle and Meinerz becoming the 15th and 16th players penalized under the policy. Additionally, Rams safety Kam Curl received a $17,911 fine for an unflagged hip-drop tackle on Broncos running back RJ Harvey during the same contest.