Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen was fined $17,358 for a hit the NFL deemed 'unnecessary roughness’ against Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold .

Patrick Queen has been fined for this hit on Sam Darnold in the Steelers’ 31-17 loss to the Seahawks, per source. @ChrisHalicke has more info on our app: https://t.co/ziOWt7gqoQ #DKPS #Steelers #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/kNr4K7sv6I — DK Pittsburgh Sports (@DKPghSports) September 18, 2025

Queen will appeal the fine, according to Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports. The appeals process often takes weeks, so Queen will have to wait a bit until he finds out if he will win his appeal.

The hit came on the 21-yard touchdown by Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton. It was not called a flag on the field, meaning the

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