Greenlaw Fined $12,537 for Punching Falcons Receiver
The 49ers linebacker was penalized after striking Drake London in the helmet during a 29-20 loss to Atlanta.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
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The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw $12,537 for unnecessary roughness after he punched Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London in the helmet during a third-quarter play. The fine was assessed in the league's Week 7 accountability report released Saturday.
Why it matters
The penalty adds to a growing disciplinary record for Greenlaw, whose total fines and lost pay since Week 4 exceed $184,000. Repeated on-field incidents could also affect his eligibility for a $750,000 incentive tied to defensive snap participation.
The NFL's accountability report assessed a $12,537 fine, following an $11,941 fine for taunting in Week 4 and a one-game suspension without pay for a Week 5 headbutt. Whether the league will take additional action for the London punch has not been addressed in the report.
The players
Dre Greenlaw
Dre Greenlaw is a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers who previously played for the Denver Broncos and is on a one-year contract worth $7.5 million.
Drake London
Drake London is a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons who was punched in the helmet by Greenlaw during the game.
The details
Greenlaw punched London square in the helmet during a third-quarter play in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons. The league categorized the play as striking, kicking, or kneeing, and the fine was issued for unnecessary roughness.
Timeline
Week 4: Greenlaw fined $11,941 for taunting the Denver Broncos and coach Sean Payton.
Week 5: Greenlaw suspended one game for headbutting Ernest Jones IV during a win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Last Sunday: Greenlaw punched Drake London in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons.
Saturday: The NFL released its Week 7 accountability report with the $12,537 fine.
Season Trajectory
The fine continues a pattern of discipline this season that has followed Greenlaw through multiple games, adding to a record that already includes a suspension and several fines. For the 49ers, now 6-1, the recurring penalties raise questions about the linebacker's availability and conduct as the season progresses.
Each snap Greenlaw misses makes reaching his $750,000 incentive tougher, which affects his earnings this season. For fantasy managers and fans tracking the 49ers defense, his availability for upcoming games remains the key factor.
The takeaway
Repeated discipline can carry financial and roster consequences well beyond a single fine. Fans and fantasy managers should watch Greenlaw's snap count and availability in the coming weeks.
Further reading
Explore more San Francisco 49ers coverage for the latest on the team's roster and discipline.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
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