Raiders' Chinn Fined $17,911 for Hit
The NFL penalized Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn under its unnecessary roughness rules after a late helmet-to-helmet hit on Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
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The NFL fined Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn $17,911 for unnecessary roughness after a helmet-to-helmet hit on New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson late in the fourth quarter of Week 8. Wilson had already secured the reception before Chinn made contact with 20 seconds remaining.
Why it matters
The fine applies standard league discipline for hits on defenseless players, a category the NFL polices closely in its effort to limit head injuries. The penalty also comes as Raiders general manager John Spytek weighs trade options ahead of the November 10 deadline.
The $17,911 fine matches the league's published first-offense schedule for unnecessary roughness, and the hit came with 20 seconds left in a Raiders win. Wilson had already secured the catch before contact was made.
The players
Jeremy Chinn
Raiders safety who was fined for the helmet-to-helmet hit on Garrett Wilson.
Garrett Wilson
New York Jets wide receiver who was struck by Chinn on the play.
John Spytek
Raiders general manager facing a November 10 trade deadline decision on defensive tackle and wide receiver targets.
The details
Chinn delivered a helmet-to-helmet hit on Wilson late in the fourth quarter as the Raiders defeated the Jets. SM Highlights shared a clip of the collision on X, drawing attention to the play.
Timeline
Week 8: Raiders defeat the New York Jets.
Late fourth quarter, 20 seconds remaining: Chinn's helmet-to-helmet hit on Wilson.
November 10: NFL trade deadline for Raiders roster moves.
Season Trajectory
The NFL's unnecessary roughness rules, which penalize hits on defenseless players, drive fines like this one under its published schedule. The penalty lands during a Raiders season where roster decisions ahead of the trade deadline carry real weight for the team's direction.
The fine is a direct consequence of a hit on a defenseless receiver, which the league treats as a discipline matter regardless of the game result. Fantasy managers rostering Chinn or Wilson should note the penalty when projecting the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Late-game hits on defenseless players carry a financial penalty even in a win, and that cost is now part of the Raiders' week-to-week planning.
What happens next
The November 10 NFL trade deadline is the next scheduled date when Raiders general manager John Spytek must decide on defensive tackle and wide receiver targets.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
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