NEW YORK, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- The NFL announced Friday Denver Broncos tackle Matt Lepsis had been fined $15,000 for a block which caused a former teammate to suffer a broken ankle.
Lepsis rolled into the back of defensive tackle Maa Tanuvasa's leg in the third quarter of Denver's 27-10 loss to the San Diego Chargers last Sunday. No flag was thrown on the play.
Chargers coach Mike Riley complained to the NFL for what he thought was "an illegal cut" by Lepsis. After reviewing the videotape, the NFL fined Lepsis for unnecessary roughness.
Tanuvasa, a former Bronco, underwent surgery and was placed on injured reserve.
The NFL also fined Chargers safety Rodney Harrison $12,500 for using his forearm to hit Broncos receiver Eddie Kennison in the head on the game's first play from scrimmage. Kennison suffered a concussion.
Harrison was not penalized on the play.
