Vikings defensive end Jared Allen and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Donald Penn each were fined $7,875 for unnecessary roughness in the Week 8 Thursday night game between the Bucs and Vikings, Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN reports.
The fines were for their third quarter fight in which Allen suffered a bloody nose. Both players received penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct. Source: The Redzone Attached Thumbnails
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