NFL Announces Punishment for Eagles Linebacker in Week 8 Giants Win
The Philadelphia Eagles picked up a much-needed win over the New York Giants in Week 8. After losing a pair of games to the Denver Broncos and Giants in consecutive weeks, the Eagles have responded with two straight wins, taking down the Minnesota Vikings before extracting revenge against New York. Now, the team is enjoying some time off during their bye week in Week 9.
While Philly can kick back and watch the action unfold across the NFL this week, the time off hasn’t necessarily been great for all of the team’s players. For linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., he actually found himself getting punished by the league on Saturday afternoon for his actions in the team’s most recent win over the Giants.
Eagles’ Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Fined by NFL
A fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Trotter broke in with the Eagles last season and immediately helped the team win Super Bowl LIX. Playing mostly on special teams and as a rotation piece on defense, Trotter racked up 25 tackles, 0.5 sacks and one pass deflection over 17 games of action, one of which he started.
It’s been more of the same for Trotter this season, as he has 11 tackles through eight games. While Philadelphia’s front seven on defense has been hit hard by injuries, Trotter has been unable to find a way to carve out a consistent role for himself on defense. If he keeps biding his time on special teams, though, it could come his way soon.
It was a play on special teams that ended up costing Trotter in Week 8, though. With the Giants punting the ball away, Trotter was running down the field, and he ended up delivering a hard blindside block along the way. The league did not let the play get past them, as Trotter was fined $5,790 on Saturday.
“Eagles LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was fined $5,790 for a blindside block during a punt return in the third quarter against the Giants in Week 8,” Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia shared in a post on X.
Eagles Set to Turn Attention to Week 10 Clash vs. Packers
Mitchell Leff/GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 26: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles walk through the tunnel prior to the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
This isn’t exactly an obscene amount of money, but considering how Trotter is currently playing on a cheap rookie deal, every penny he loses hurts. Trotter’s hit wasn’t particularly dirty, but these are the sorts of plays that the NFL is looking to eliminate in order to keep its players safe throughout the course of a full 17-game season.
While Trotter begrudgingly pays this fine, the Eagles will gradually begin turning their attention to Week 10, where a very important contest against the Green Bay Packers awaits. With this game scheduled for Monday Night Football, Philadelphia will have an extra day to get itself ready for this one, which could end up coming in handy once these two squads take the field.
Bills Legend Eric Moulds Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Parkinson’s Disease
Buffalo, NY – November 1, 2025
In a gesture that’s brought a wave of emotion across
game-worn jersey from his final season to support a former teammate now facing the hardest battle of his life.
For fans who remember the late ’90s and early 2000s, Moulds was the lone constant in an era of instability. Known for his precision routes, contested catches, and quiet leadership, he became the franchise’s beacon of hope through years of quarterback turnover. From 1996 to 2005, he posted
675 receptions, 9,096 yards, and 48 touchdowns, including a historic 100-catch season in 2002, earning three Pro Bowl selections and a permanent place among the Bills’ all-time greats.
That former teammate is Takeo Spikes, the relentless linebacker who commanded Buffalo’s defense with passion and authority. During his time with the team (2003–2005), Spikes recorded over 200 tackles
, earned two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro selection in 2003, and became known as the emotional core of the defense — the “defensive quarterback” who brought fire to every down.
💬 “We carried this team through the storms — him on defense, me on offense,” Moulds said quietly. “Now that he’s fighting something far tougher than any Sunday battle, I want this jersey to fight for him — the same way he fought for Buffalo.”
Spikes, beloved for his intensity and leadership, has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that has gradually affected his movement and coordination. Despite the diagnosis, those close to him say his trademark energy and optimism haven’t faded — he continues to train, mentor young athletes, and advocate for player health awareness.
Moulds’ decision to sell his final jersey isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about brotherhood. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Bills Alumni Health & Wellness Fund
, supporting Spikes’ treatment and ongoing medical research into Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions among retired NFL players.
💬 “This jersey carried our pride, our pain, and our fight,” Moulds reflected.
