Texans Jerry Hughes laments $5k fine for uniform violation

Sep 11, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) celebrates after an interception during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Texans DE Jerry Hughes laments $5,000 fine for violation of NFL's Uniform and Equipment Rules

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 9/16/22

Houston Texans defensive lineman Jerry Hughes was issued a fine of $5,305 this week for violation of the NFL's Uniform and Equipment Rules. Hughes took to Twitter Friday afternoon to share the notice he received and express his strong displeasure with the punishment.

out here fighting for a W!!! But y'all want me to focus on how my pants are riding up. $5k pic.twitter.com/IHuyDJ4k7H
— Jerry hughes Jr (@Iam_jerryhughes) September 16, 2022

After spending the last nine seasons with the Buffalo Bills, the 34-year-old Sugar Land, Texas, native returned to his home state when he signed with the Texans in May. During his final season in Western New York, Hughes recorded 18 combined tackles, seven quarterback hits, three passes defended, two forced fumbles and 2.0 sacks.

In his debut with Houston in Week 1 -- a 20-20 tie against the Indianapolis Colts -- he had a monster performance with three combined tackles, two quarterback hits, 2.0 sacks, one pass defended, one forced fumble and just his second career interception. Hughes was selected by the Colts in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft at 31st overall.

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