2. James Harrison Was Penalized For Illegally Hitting His Enemy’s Head.
Year of Fine: 2010
Estimated Fine Amount: $95,000*
James Harrison was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Defensive Player of the Year and had won two Super Bowls by the time he had completed six full seasons of his NFL career. Harrison, needless to say, was feeling fairly victorious. His 2010 season-long performances served as evidence.
James Harrison was fined for unlawful head hits against his opponents. Harrison was fined $50,000 for illegally hitting a Cleveland Browns player in the head early in the season. Soon after, he was charged with another fine, this time for $25,000, for striking a Tennessee Titans player in the head. Harrison went on an additional headhunting expedition. He received an extra $20,000 in punishment after taking Saints quarterback Drew Brees on a tackle later in the season.