Washington Safety Fined $48,000 For Hits Vs. Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's not a suspension, but it's certainly a hefty fine.
Washington Redskins safety Deshazor Everett announced he was fined $48,000 ($24,000 for each hit) for his hits on Darren Sproles and Brent Celek. Everett was penalized for both helmet-to-helmet hits.
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Everett's hit on Sproles in the fourth quarter last Sunday's game vs. the Eagles sparked controversy, as Everett hit Sproles before the ball got there. Sproles left the game with a head injury and has not yet been cleared to return.
Eagles left tackle Jason Peters called it a "cheap shot."
