In addition to the report of new procedures for officials to measure PSI levels in game balls, the NFL has also updated its fine schedule. So while it seems like the league haphazardly metes out punishments, there are, in fact, guidelines in place.
For example: Physical contact with an official will now result in a $28,940 fine for first-time offenders (and $57,881 for second-time offenders), while personal messages will cost players $5,787 ($11,576 for second offenses).
The full fine schedule is below.
| Violation | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense |
| Physical Contact with Official | $28,940 | $57,881 |
| Fighting | $28,940 | $57,881 |
| Verbal or other Non-Physical Offense Against Official | $23,152 | $46,305 |
| Spearing | $23,152 | $46,305 |
| Hit on defenseless player | $23,152 | $46,305 |
| Blindsided block | $23,152 | $46,305 |
| Horse collar tackle | $17,363 | $34,728 |
| Leg whip | $17,363 | $34,728 |
| Roughing the passer | $17,363 | $34,728 |
| Excessive profanity; unsportsmanlike conduct | $11,576 | $23,152 |
| Striking/Kicking/Kneeing | $8,681 | $17,363 |
| Face Mask | $8,681 | $17,363 |
| Late Hit | $8,681 | $17,363 |
| Low Block | $8,681 | $17,363 |
| Chop Block | $8,681 | $17,363 |
| Taunting | $8,681 | $17,363 |
| Foreign Substances on Body/Uniform | $8,681 | $17,363 |
| Chin Strap violations | $8,681 | $17,363 |
| Unnecessarily entering fight area (active involvement) | $5,787 | $11,576 |
| Football into stands | $5,787 | $11,576 |
| Personal Messages | $5,787 | $11,576 |
| Other Uniform/Equipment Violations | $5,787 | $11,576 |
| Unnecessarily entering fight area (no active involvement) | $2,893 | $8,681 |
For comparison, here's the 2014 NFL fine schedule.
* via PFT
