NFL Increases Fine on Cowboys Rookie Tyler Guyton After Appeal
New York, NY – September 3, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys have taken another hit off the field, as rookie left tackle Tyler Guyton saw his fine from last week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles not reduced, but increased.
Guyton was initially fined $12,172 for striking Eagles outside linebacker Jalyx Hunt in the head during Thursday night’s NFC East showdown. The play drew no penalty flag at the time, but was reviewed by the league office afterward.
Following his appeal, the NFL announced that the punishment would actually be raised to $20,172 after closer examination of the incident. The rare escalation stunned both the Cowboys and league observers.
NFL commissioner’s office explained the decision in a statement: “Upon further review, it was determined that Tyler Guyton’s action was not an open-hand slap, but a closed-fist strike. That constitutes a punch, not a club, and warrants a higher fine.”
The clarification changes the league’s view of the rookie’s conduct from reckless contact to intentional striking, a violation the NFL has made a priority to penalize more severely in the name of player safety.
Guyton, a first-round pick in April’s draft, was expected to anchor the Cowboys’ offensive line. Instead, his debut season now carries controversy, with questions about discipline and the spotlight of a heightened fine.
For Dallas, the timing is tough. The offensive line is already under scrutiny after the Week 1 loss to the Eagles, and Guyton’s actions only add pressure to a unit that must protect Dak Prescott.
The rookie now faces the challenge of moving forward. While he retains the right to pursue further appeals through the NFLPA, the message from the league is clear: dangerous hits to the head will not be tolerated.
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