After the Pittsburgh game, New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams faced a financial setback and expressed his frustration on social media.
Williams, a reliable defender for the Jets, received a $45,020 fine from the NFL for unnecessary roughness, specifically for helmet use on a tackle against Steelers running back Jaylen Warren. According to NFL Network, the fine was imposed due to Williams allegedly lowering his head on the play, though footage suggests his left shoulder may have made more contact than his helmet.
Reacting to the fine, Williams questioned the ruling, sharing his disbelief on social media with a smirking emoji and commenting, “How am I supposed to make this tackle? My shoulder isn’t that far from my head. *He’s* lowering his helmet to make contact with me. I WILL NOT GET RAN OVER!!! #Flagfootball #Twohandtouch.” Notably, the officials did not flag the play during the game, though the NFL frequently issues post-game fines following play reviews.
Williams has been a strong presence for the Jets, ranking as the team’s second-leading tackler with 48 stops (34 solo) in seven games, along with four tackles for loss and a forced fumble. In their earlier game against New England, he recorded eight tackles, including five solo.
Both the Jets (2-5) and Patriots (1-6) head into this game amid significant losing streaks. The Jets will see some defensive reinforcements as pass rusher Haason Reddick has been activated from the exempt list, while Takk McKinley was released to make room. Ahead of Sunday, the Jets also listed four players as out, including guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and safeties Tony Adams and Ashtyn Davis. However, cornerbacks Michael Carter II and D.J. Reed are expected to return from their injuries.
