Sun Sep 21 21:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Dallas Cowboys’ wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were collectively fined $55,066 by the NFL for four separate violations during their Week 2 game against the New York Giants. Lamb was fined for taunting and a violent gesture, while Pickens was fined for removing his helmet and taunting.
**News Article:**
**Cowboys Receivers Hit with Over $55,000 in Fines After Tense Giants Victory**
ARLINGTON, TX – Victory came at a cost for the Dallas Cowboys’ star wide receivers this week. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens have been slapped with a total of $55,066 in fines by the NFL following their performance in last Sunday’s nail-biting overtime win against the New York Giants.
Lamb was hit with two separate fines: $11,593 for taunting in the second quarter, a penalty he was flagged for during the game, and a hefty $14,491 for a violent gesture made in the fourth quarter.
Pickens’ wallet also took a serious hit, as he received two fines of $14,491 each for an incident in the final minute of regulation. He was penalized for removing his helmet and for taunting, neither of which were flagged during the game.
The NFL has yet to release specific details regarding the nature of the violations. While Lamb’s first penalty was visible, the NFL seemed to have based the fine on post game reviews.
The fines serve as a reminder of the league’s zero-tolerance policy for unsportsmanlike conduct, even amidst the high emotions of a close game.
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