Three Broncos fined
Denver’s lopsided loss to the New England Patriots proved costly for several Broncos players, with the league fining Ryan Harris (unnecessary roughness), Michael Pittman (chop block) and Jamie Winborn (major face mask) $5,000 each Friday for various infractions.
Giants’ Burress fined $45K
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was fined $45,000 by the NFL for tossing a ball into the stands and verbally abusing an official who called him for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during Sunday’s game against the 49ers.
Steelers WR had marijuana
Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes will be charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession after a traffic stop in which Pittsburgh police smelled burning marijuana and found marijuana-filled cigars in his car. The charge, possession of a small amount of marijuana, is punishable by up to a year in jail but probation or a fine is common in most cases.
Redskins’ DE Jason Taylor to have 2nd leg operation
Washington defensive end Jason Taylor went to a hospital to have his left calf re-examined, and coach Jim Zorn said Taylor will have a second operation on the leg next week. Taylor did not practice but still hopes to play Sunday against the Lions.
Taylor was kicked in the calf during Washington’s victory over the Cardinals on Sept. 21. Blood began to pool in the leg overnight, and Taylor had to undergo an emergency operation the next morning. He missed two games, then played a limited role in the last two while wearing a titanium pad on the leg. Stitches were removed this week, but bleeding continued to be a problem.
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