Geno Smith and some of his Jets teammates could hear from the NFL this week. GettyThe New York Jets could see multiple players fall victim to the NFL’s review process and their own actions, including starting quarterback Geno Smith. Smith received a flag for “unsportsmanlike conduct” during the third quarter of the 20-17 loss.It came during his touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson on what the broadcast said was “a little too much trash” talk with the Packers defense.Packers edge Lukas Van Ness was credited with the hit and, likely, received the feedback.Per the NFL, fines for unsportsmanlike conduct can hit $14,926 on first-time offenses, while second-time infractions can reach as much as $20,897. The NFL acts on its own discretion, though, so Smith could receive a fine within or beyond those limitations in either direction.This is not Smith’s first run-in with such an infraction. He received a $10,927 fine in 2023 while with the Seattle Seahawks for an unsportsmanlike call that was deemed taunting.Taunting fines, which could better describe what Smith did, can reach up to $11,941.That is for first offenses. On second offenses, the league notes fines can be as high as $17,911. But again, the NFL’s review process does not mean fines for every infraction, and it could include some that were not called during the game.Another such penalty would have led to Smith’s ejection. Unfortunately for the Jets, Smith was not the only perpetrator during the disheartening come-from-ahead loss on Sunday.Geno Smith Among Jets Facing PunishmentIn addition to Smith, Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood was called for an infraction that could result in a fine from the league. It was offset, but that does not stop the NFL from acting.During the fourth quarter, Sherwood delivered a blow on Packers quarterback Jordan Love while the latter attempted to run into the end zone. The broadcast called it “helmet-to-helmet,” and if the NFL sees it the same way, it could cost Sherwood up to $23,882 as his first offense.If that sticks, and he is called again, Sherwood would face a fine up to $47,762.It would also count as one of his three strikes under the NFL’s revised guidelines on player safety from August. If he avoids further incident, he could get his money back.The NFLPA and NFL announced a new system for player fines. These changes will make our game safer by focusing discipline on the most dangerous plays while raising accountability across players, coaches and clubs. pic.twitter.com/gznhB4QGF1— NFLPA (@NFLPA) August 26, 2026It does not end there for the Jets, though. Cornerback Jarvis Brownlee also drawing a flag for a fineable offense.Brownlee made a stop during the overtime period. He put an end to a 15-yard pass from Love to running back Chris Brooks. However, Brownlee flung Brooks to the ground after both were well out of bounds.If the NFL deems his actions a late hit, the fine could be as much as $11,941As with the other infractions, a fine would
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