49ers TE Jake Tonges fined for leg whip on same play he tore his MCL

NFL Punishes Jake Tonges Over Play in Which 49ers TE Suffered Season-Ending Injury Against Rams

Week 1 of the 2026 regular season proved to be a double-whammy for San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges. Despite his team winning against the Los Angeles Rams 27-7, Tonges not only sustained a knee injury during the game that ended his season prematurely, but also incurred a penalty imposed by the league. After reviewing game footage, the league issued a heavy $9,266 fine on Tonges for “unnecessary roughness” for the disastrous leg whip aga…

Why is Jake Tonges fined? Reason behind 49ers TE’s NFL punishment after season-ending injury explained

Jake Tonges suffered a season-ending right knee injury and needed help leaving the field, with coach Kyle Shanahan confirming an MCL tear and other issues.

49ers TE Jake Tonges fined for leg whip on same play he tore his MCL

49ers tight end Jake Tonges's final play of the 2026 season was a painful one in more ways than one.

NFL Ruthlessly Fines 49ers Tight End $10K On Exact Play Where He Suffered Season-Ending Injury

A 49ers tight end tore his MCL on a Week 1 leg whip against the Rams. The NFL still fined him $9,266 for the same unflagged play.