T.O. fined 5 grand
 

for fan appreciation.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...e=HP_headlines

Terrell Owens has become the latest NFL player to learn that Twitter isn't necessarily free.

The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver has been fined $5,000 for violating the NFL's prohibition on using social media shortly before games, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.

Owens acknowledged that he broke the rule by sending out a tweet an hour before Cincinnati's 24-21 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Owens' tweet read: "A lucky fan wearing my jersey 2day will get a signed football by Me & Ocho Cinco! My asst will pick U out!! Good luck!"

Players and coaches are prohibited from using social media 90 minutes before games, during games and shortly afterward.

Teammate Chad Ochocinco received a $25,000 fine for tweeting before and during a preseason game.

Owens, Ochocinco and Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett are the only players who have violated the league's restrictions, which went into effect before last season. Dockett was fined $5,000 for sending a tweet 20 minutes before a game.

League sources also tell La Canfora that Redskins defensive end Jeremy Jarmon has been fined $5,000 for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Washington's 16-13 overtime win on Sunday. Rodgers was diagnosed with a concussion, but is probable to play this week.

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TO wipes his ass with 5k

It's a dumb ass rule! What difference does it make whether or not they tweet before a game. Isn't hurting anyone.

****ing stupid. He's reaching out to the fans... that's a good thing.

It's dumb, but the rules aren't exactly vague. If he wants to tweet, do it before the "blackout."

Yeah, no shit.

Whether you agree with the rules or not, they know what the rules are. Put the phone away. If he wants to tweet that, do it 100 minutes before the game.

I wonder what kind of player he could have been minus the headcase and posturing...