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Amon-Ra St. Brown’s wallet will soon be slightly lighter.

The NFL ordered the Detroit Lions wide receiver to pay a $12,172 fine for his role in a Week 10 in-game altercation, according to NFL Network. St. Brown appeared to hit Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne’s facemask last week.

Despite his insistence that St. Brown was the antagonist in the situation, Payne was ejected from the game.

The Commanders ultimately suffered a 44-22 loss to the Lions.

LIONS’ AMON-RA ST BROWN APOLOGIZES IF HE ‘OFFENDED’ ANYONE WITH TRUMP DANCE AT GAME VS COMMANDERS

Referees did not throw a flag against St. Brown on the play. It was unclear if officials saw the receiver’s initial actions. However, Payne’s punch was seen, prompting his ejection.

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