Bucs’ safety fined for hit on Mayfield

The NFL has fined Tampa Bay safety Jordan Whitehead $26,739 for unnecessary roughness against Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

The league had said Friday that Whitehead should have been penalized for striking Mayfield in the side of the helmet during last Sunday’s 26-23 overtime win for Tampa Bay.

Mayfield was sliding at the end of a 35-yard scramble when he got hit by Whitehead, who was initially penalized before the officials conferred and decided to pick up the flag and one against Mayfield for taunting.

First-year referee Shawn Hochuli made the situation worse by incorrectly announcing Mayfield “was still a runner and therefore is allowed to be hit in the head.”

Panthers safety Eric Reid was fined $10,026 for unnecessary roughness for his hit on Eagles tight end Zach Ertz in Carolina’s 2117 win.

Also fined: Bengals safety Shawn Williams, $20,054 for unnecessary roughness for a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Chiefs. Williams also fined $10,026 for a Week 1 hit on Colts quarterback Andrew Luck.

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert, $10,026 for a chop block.

Cowboys guard Connor Williams, $10,026 for a chop block.

Four Jags ‘detained’

The Jacksonville Jaguars say four players were detained over restitution of a bill in London.

The Jaguars (3-4) play Philadelphia (3-4) at Wembley Stadium today. The incident reportedly happened early Saturday following what typically is an off night for players.

The teams says “we are aware that four of our players were detained over restitution of a bill. The matter is being resolved and the players are with the team. Any discipline will be handled internally.”

The Jaguars did not say which players were detained. The London-based Sun reported that the players were accused of trying to leave the London Reign Showclub, which features burlesque and circus performers, without paying their tab.

49ers’ Garcon out

San Francisco 49ers receiver Pierre Garcon will miss today’s game against the Arizona Cardinals with injuries to his shoulder and knee.

The 49ers said Saturday that Garcon had been downgraded from doubtful to out for the game at Arizona.

Jets add RB depth

The New York Jets have signed running back De’Angelo Henderson from the practice squad, adding much-needed depth to their backfield.

Bilal Powell was lost for the season after injuring his neck last Sunday against Minnesota. That left New York with just Isaiah Crowell and rookie Trenton Cannon as healthy players at the position on the active roster.

The Jets also announced Saturday they released cornerback Juston Burris.

Bills’ McCoy out today

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable for Monday night’s game against the New England Patriots.

McCoy has not been cleared to play yet despite practicing on a limited basis the past three days, as he’s allowed under NFL concussion protocol rules. He was hurt when he landed on his head while being tackled along the sideline on Buffalo’s second play from scrimmage in a 37-5 loss at Indianapolis last weekend.