NFL fines three head coaches $250,000 for their conduct toward officials: report

Mike Vrabel, Aaron Glenn and Nick Sirianni each face $250,000 fines for conduct toward officials, but the penalties could be waived under one condition.

NFL fines three head coaches $250,000 for their conduct toward officials: report

TL;DR

  • New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn, and Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni were each fined $250,000.
  • The fines are being held in abeyance and could be waived if the coaches demonstrate good behavior.
  • It is unclear if the fines stem from specific incidents or a pattern of conduct.
  • Vrabel was flagged in Week 4 for expressing displeasure with an official's call.
  • NFL disciplined two officials in Week 5: line judge Jeff Seeman was fined, and referee Adrian Hill was suspended.
  • The NFL aims to prevent incidents involving coaches and officials from becoming distractions.