Glenn Dap Attempt Draws NFL Fine Hold

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn and two other head coaches face $250,000 fines, held in abeyance pending conduct toward officials.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football

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The New York Jets lost 38-33 to the Las Vegas Raiders at MetLife Stadium, a game in which Jets head coach Aaron Glenn attempted to dap up a referee. The NFL fined Glenn, Mike Vrabel, and Nick Sirianni $250,000 each over their conduct toward officials, but put the fines on hold.

Why it matters

The fines could be rescinded if the coaches avoid sideline outbursts for the rest of the season, placing ongoing scrutiny on how head coaches interact with officials. The Jets, now 2-6 after a three-game losing skid, face added pressure as the season continues.

The Raiders snapped a four-game losing skid at MetLife Stadium while the Jets have now dropped three straight games, their second such skid of the season. The NFL has not specified which conduct toward officials prompted the penalties.

The players

Aaron Glenn

Head coach of the New York Jets, a former NFL cornerback who has coached the franchise since 2025.

Mike Vrabel

Head coach of the New England Patriots, a former NFL linebacker known for his tenure coaching the Tennessee Titans.

Nick Sirianni

Head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, who led the team to a Super Bowl title in the 2024 season.

The details

Glenn attempted to dap up a referee during the Jets' 38-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Earlier, on Oct. 11, Glenn went on a tirade while surrounded by three officials during the Jets' win over the Cleveland Browns.

Oct. 11: Jets beat the Cleveland Browns; Glenn tirade toward officials occurs.
Nov. 1: Jets lose 38-33 to the Raiders at MetLife Stadium.

Season Trajectory

The NFL's conditional suspension of the $250,000 fines follows its established sideline conduct rules, which govern how head coaches may interact with game officials. The penalties create a conditional threat for the rest of the season, tying each coach's disciplinary record to avoiding further outbursts.

Fans tracking fantasy rosters or Jets standings should note the team's 2-6 record and three-game losing skid. The conditional fines could be rescinded if the coaches avoid sideline outbursts for the rest of the season.

The takeaway

Head coaches face real financial consequences for public confrontations with officials, and the NFL has tied the suspended fines to future sideline behavior. Readers following the Jets should watch whether Glenn's conduct changes over the remaining games.