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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.

Raiders Reunite with a Former Starter to Fortify the Offensive Line
Las Vegas, NV   The Las Vegas Raiders have brought back a familiar face in a move that screams both urgency and savvy: versatile offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor is returning to the Silver & Black on a one-year deal (terms not disclosed), reuniting with the franchise where he logged some of the best football of his career and immediately fortifying a position group that has been stretched thin. Eluemunor, 31, started for the Raiders from 2021–2023, showing rare position flexibility across right tackle and guard while anchoring pass protection against premier edge rushers. His technique, anchor, and ability to handle long-arm power made him a steadying force during multiple playoff pushes. After departing Vegas, Eluemunor spent time elsewhere refining his craft, but a confluence of roster needs and scheme familiarity has set the stage for a timely homecoming. For the Raiders—fighting to keep pace in a rugged AFC—this is about stability and fit. Injuries and week-to-week availability on the right side of the line have forced constant shuffling; protection packages have leaned heavily on chips and condensed splits to survive obvious passing downs. Eluemunor’s return allows the staff to plug him at RT or slide him inside at RG, restoring balance to protections and widening the run-game menu (duo, inside zone, and the toss/ pin-pull that Vegas fans love when the edge is sealed). “Jermaine knows who we are and how we want to play,” a team source said. “He brings ballast. Assignment sound, physical, and smart—he raises the floor for the entire unit.” Beyond the X’s and O’s, there’s an unmistakable emotional charge to this reunion. Eluemunor was a locker-room favorite in his previous stint—professional, detail-driven, and accountable. The belief internally is that his presence stabilizes communication on the right side (IDs, slides, and pass-off rules vs. games and simulated pressures), which in turn unlocks more vertical concepts and keeps the quarterback cleaner late in games. On social media, Raider Nation lit up the timeline with a simple refrain: “Welcome back, Jem.” Many fans called the deal the exact kind of “rival-poach, ready-to-play” move a contender makes in October: low friction, high impact, zero learning curve. What it means on the field (immediately): Pass pro: Fewer emergency chips, more five-out releases—OC can re-open deeper intermediate shots without living in max-protect. Run game: Better edge control on toss/duo; more confidence running to the right on money downs. Depth & versatility: One injury doesn’t force a cascade of position changes; Eluemunor can cover two spots with starting-level competency. The timetable? Swift. Because Eluemunor already speaks the language—terminology, splits, cadence rules—he could suit up as early as this weekend if the medicals/check-ins continue to trend positive. The message is clear: the Raiders aren’t waiting around for the line to gel—they’re engineering it. If Jermaine Eluemunor plays to his Raider résumé, this reunion could be the precise mid-season jolt that steadies the offense and keeps the Silver & Black firmly in the postseason race. Raider Nation, the question writes itself: Plug-and-play stopgap—or the catalyst that reclaims the right side