According to an NFL spokesman, Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was fined $10,000 by the league for a roughing the passer penalty against the Miami Dolphins.
Ngata, who ranks third on the Ravens with 47 tackles, actually earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his one-sack, four-tackle performance versus Miami, but that didn’t cancel the fact that he hit quarterback Chad Henne illegally.
After the Dolphins game, Ngata said he hoped he could avoid a fine after crashing into Henne with the crown of his helmet in the fourth quarter.
“Hopefully, they let me explain it, but they just might have that fine,” he said. “Hopefully, I don’t get a Fed Ex [mailing]. Just praying.”
