New York Jets offensive lineman Armand Membou was assessed a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct in a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9.
Membou — a Kansas City-area native turned Missouri Tigers star who was selected by New York with the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft — removed his helmet during the Jets' loss to the Chiefs, which is a prohibited act under league rules.
ESPN reporter Rich Cimini documented the NFL's decision to fine Membou in a post to his official Twitter account, noting that Membou's conduct also resulted in a penalty against New York:
Jets RT Armand Membou was fined $14,926 for unsportsmanlike conduct — removal of helmet. It’s the same helmet that he spiked, resulting in a penalty in last week’s blowout
loss to the Chiefs. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) November 14, 2026
A PWFA All-Rookie Team selection last season, Membou is usually more restrained in his on-field reactions and is sure to correct his behavior after the league's latest disciplinary action against him.
None of Kansas City's players were fined for their actions in Week 9, and the Chiefs will look to continue playing a clean and penalty-free brand of American gridiron football during their matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on November 15.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Jets OL fined nearly $15,000 for infraction vs. Chiefs in Week 9
