NFL Fines John Franklin Myers for Kneeing Derrick Henry

The NFL fined Tennessee Titans defensive lineman John Franklin Myers $12,537 after he kneed Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry during a Week 4 game in Baltimore. The league issued the penalty after reviewing a play that was not flagged during the contest.

According to NBC Sports, the incident occurred in the second quarter during a touchdown play from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to tight end Mark Andrews. Video review showed Franklin Myers moving toward Henry after the play ended and making contact with Henry’s midsection while the running back was on all fours.

The officials did not throw a flag on the field, but the NFL’s Gameday Accountability Office later classified the action as unnecessary roughness involving striking, kicking or kneeing, according to Titans Wire and other reports.

According to Titans Wire, the fine is Franklin Myers’ first while with Tennessee and marks the fourth fine issued to the organization during the season. The report added that Tennessee players accumulated more than $160,000 in fines in 2025.

NBC Sports reported that the league’s penalty amount drew attention because it was lower than other fines issued for unrelated violations. The report noted that an unauthorized logo display on gloves had previously resulted in a larger fine during the season.

The NFL and NFL Players Association negotiate the league’s fine schedule, according to NBC Sports. Money collected from fines is directed to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation to support athlete health, safety and community programs, Titans Wire reported.

Franklin Myers and the Titans are scheduled to return to action against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on Sunday afternoon, according to Titans Wire, following the Week 4 loss to the Ravens.