Football Jared Allen find 25K for hit on Rodgers

Goapics1 · 11-19-2008, 01:10 PM

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Vikings' Allen avoids suspension, is fined $25,000 for hit on Rodgers

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By John Clayton
ESPN.com

The NFL has fined, but not suspended, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen for his hit on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Vikings coach Brad Childress said the league informed the team that Allen was being fined $25,000 for the hit in the Nov. 9 game, when Allen went unblocked and had a free run at Rodgers. Moments after Rodgers released the ball, Allen hit him high and knocked him down, drawing a roughing-the-passer penalty.

The hit concerned the NFL enough for it to summon Allen to New York on Tuesday to discuss his recent hits against quarterbacks.

Allen was fined $50,000 for two low hits in Week 9 on Texans quarterback Matt Schaub, whose knee injury turned out to be worse than expected. Schaub probably won't be available until the final two weeks of the season because of a medial collateral knee injury.

When Allen received that fine, he was warned he could face possible suspension if he had any future questionable hits.

Allen has said all season he never intentionally tries to hurt another player.

"We play a violent sport. We know that and we willingly sign up for it," Allen said earlier this season when talking about the fines being issued by the league. "We don't ever purposely go out to hurt anybody, ever."

Childress appeared to be optimistic Allen will be able to play this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite a third-degree shoulder separation. Allen is expected to be limited in practice, but he hasn't missed any games since suffering the injury.

John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3712895

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Goapics1 Ghetto Superstar Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Midwest Casino cash: $10004900	Jared Allen find 25K for hit on Rodgers Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Vikings' Allen avoids suspension, is fined $25,000 for hit on Rodgers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By John Clayton ESPN.com The NFL has fined, but not suspended, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen for his hit on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Vikings coach Brad Childress said the league informed the team that Allen was being fined $25,000 for the hit in the Nov. 9 game, when Allen went unblocked and had a free run at Rodgers. Moments after Rodgers released the ball, Allen hit him high and knocked him down, drawing a roughing-the-passer penalty. The hit concerned the NFL enough for it to summon Allen to New York on Tuesday to discuss his recent hits against quarterbacks. Allen was fined $50,000 for two low hits in Week 9 on Texans quarterback Matt Schaub, whose knee injury turned out to be worse than expected. Schaub probably won't be available until the final two weeks of the season because of a medial collateral knee injury. When Allen received that fine, he was warned he could face possible suspension if he had any future questionable hits. Allen has said all season he never intentionally tries to hurt another player. "We play a violent sport. We know that and we willingly sign up for it," Allen said earlier this season when talking about the fines being issued by the league. "We don't ever purposely go out to hurt anybody, ever." Childress appeared to be optimistic Allen will be able to play this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite a third-degree shoulder separation. Allen is expected to be limited in practice, but he hasn't missed any games since suffering the injury. John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3712895
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