NFL Fine Details
The NFL fined the 6-foot-7 lineman $5,868 for taunting during the Bills’ fourth-quarter play in the second preseason game against the Browns. In addition to Lundt, Bills safety Jalon Kilgore and defensive end Landon Jackson were fined for actions in other preseason contests. The fines are strictly monetary and do not impact the regular season, though they represent a financial setback for the players, particularly Lundt, who is currently on the practice squad.
A portion of the fines is designated for charitable use. The league stated that fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and to the NFL Foundation to promote health, safety, and wellness for athletes at all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.
Lundt’s Path Back to the Active Roster
Entering the second preseason game, Lundt was viewed as a fringe roster candidate. Observers noted that he would need a strong performance against Cleveland to secure a more stable spot. A former University of Connecticut offensive tackle, Lundt joined the Bills as a sixth-round pick last year and earned a place on the 53-man roster as a rookie. However, his impact was limited, and he dressed for only a couple of games during his rookie season.
Since then, the Bills have added competition along the offensive line, signing veteran Austin Corbett and drafting tackle Jude Bowry. While Lundt did earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster last year, his current status for the 2026 season places him on the practice squad, with the potential to move back onto the active roster based on performance and team needs.
Summary
– Chase Lundt was fined $5,868 for taunting in a preseason game against the Browns.
– Other Bills players, Jalon Kilgore and Landon Jackson, were fined for actions in other preseason games.
– Fines are non-punitive for the regular season and support charitable causes.
– Lundt remains on the Bills’ practice squad as the team continues to refine its offensive line depth, amid added competition from new signings and draft picks.
