After Super Bowl LX, Josh Jobe receives a $20,000 fine for an altercation with Stefon Diggs — but the reason behind it earned him absolute respect from the Seahawks community

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The NFL issued a $20,000 fine to Josh Jobe following a sideline altercation during Super Bowl LX, but in Seattle, the reaction has been the complete opposite of what the ruling might suggest. To the Seahawks community, Jobe is not viewed as a troublemaker. He is seen as a teammate who stepped in to protect one of his own at the most intense moment of the season.

The incident unfolded late in the fourth quarter of the championship game between the Seahawks and the New England Patriots. A video that quickly went viral showed Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs involved in a heated sideline confrontation. Amid the chaos, Diggs was shoved to the ground as players from both teams surged toward the scene, forcing referees and coaches to step in and restore order.

Holy Sh*t: Stefon Diggs got WRECKED on the sidelines.

A massive fight broke out between the Patriots and Seahawks.

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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 9, 2026

According to multiple sources within the Seahawks organization, the altercation did not begin with Jobe. Those present said Diggs repeatedly directed verbal taunts and physical contact toward Devon Witherspoon, the young cornerback who is also Jobe’s closest friend on the team. As tensions escalated, Jobe intervened, forcefully pushing Diggs away in an attempt to stop the provocation. Within seconds, the situation spiraled into a brief but explosive scuffle.

No flags were thrown during the game, but after reviewing the footage, the NFL chose to fine Jobe. Diggs did not receive a comparable punishment, a decision that fueled frustration among Seahawks fans who believe the instigation was clear.

Inside the Seahawks’ locker room, there was no hesitation. Teammates immediately rallied around Jobe, describing his actions as a pure expression of team-first mentality — the same mindset that has defined Seattle’s defense throughout the season.

“Josh was just trying to protect me,” Witherspoon said. “He wasn’t looking for trouble. Josh isn’t just a brother on this team — he’s my best friend in the world. If someone needs to take responsibility, I’m willing to accept any punishment in his place, because in that moment, Josh did exactly what a real teammate would do.”

Those words quickly resonated across the Seahawks fan base, transforming Jobe from a fined player into a symbol of loyalty and unity. For Seattle, Super Bowl LX was not only about lifting a championship trophy, but about reinforcing its identity as a team that refuses to leave anyone standing alone — even when there is a cost.

Josh Jobe paid $20,000 for crossing a line defined by league rules. In Seattle, he earned something far more valuable: the unwavering respect of his teammates and the full support of an entire fan base.