The NFL has moved quickly following Saturday night’s heated NFC East showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, announcing disciplinary action after a fourth-quarter brawl that resulted in multiple ejections and widespread backlash across the league.

What began as a physical, emotional rivalry game escalated late in the fourth quarter, forcing officials to eject three players and triggering an immediate league review of on-field conduct.

According to league sources, the NFL has issued fines to Philadelphia guard Tyler Steen, Commanders defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, Commanders safety Quan Martin

, and Commanders defensive back Will Harris for their roles in the altercation.

Fines Issued by the League

Per league discipline guidelines, the following fines have been assessed:

• Tyler Steen (Eagles)

— $38,500 for unnecessary roughness and escalation of the altercation
• Javon Kinlaw (Commanders) — $42,000 for striking an opposing player and removing an opponent’s helmet
• Quan Martin (Commanders)

— $27,500 for joining the fight from outside the initial confrontation
• Will Harris (Commanders) — $31,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, including helmet removal and verbal taunting

The league emphasized that fines were issued independently of team affiliation and were based strictly on video review and on-field conduct.

What Sparked the Brawl

The incident unfolded after Philadelphia extended its lead with a late touchdown and subsequent two-point conversion, a decision that visibly frustrated the Commanders’ sideline.

Video replay shows Commanders defenders engaging Eagles players aggressively after the play, culminating in a confrontation involving multiple punches and helmet grabs near the sideline.

Officials swiftly intervened, ejecting Steen, Kinlaw, and Martin from the game. Harris was later cited by the league after further video review.

Following the game, Tyler Steen addressed the incident, offering context while standing firmly by his actions.

“I’m not proud of how it ended, but I will never apologize for protecting my teammate,” Steen said.
“I saw a rookie get his helmet ripped off and punched in the face. That crosses a line. At that moment, I didn’t think about flags or fines — I thought about family.”

Steen added that emotions boiled over after hearing Commanders players accuse the Eagles of “running up the score” and showing disrespect.

“Don’t talk about respect when you’re throwing cheap shots,” he said. “If you dish it out, expect it back.”

The Eagles organization acknowledged the league’s decision and reiterated its commitment to discipline without backing down from defending players.

Head coach Nick Sirianni struck a measured tone when asked about the fines.

“We don’t condone fights. We do stand for each other,” Sirianni said.
“There’s a difference between losing control and protecting a teammate. We’ll learn from it, but we won’t lose our edge.”

Team officials confirmed no internal suspension is expected for Steen.

The incident has reignited debate about late-game sportsmanship, retaliation, and how rivalries are policed in today’s NFL.

Eagles fans rallied behind Steen almost immediately, with social media flooded by clips showing Commanders players initiating contact and taunting after the score.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn declined to comment directly on the fines, stating only that the team would “handle matters internally.”

Despite the controversy, the Eagles closed out the win, clinching the NFC East and eliminating Dallas from playoff contention — a fact that only added fuel to the postgame narrative.

The NFL concluded its statement with a warning that future incidents of this nature could result in suspensions, especially if escalation continues beyond initial contact.

For now, the message from the league is clear:

rivalries are welcome — chaos is not.

And in Philadelphia, many fans are already saying the same thing:

If that’s the cost of protecting your own, some fines are worth paying.