Posted at 8:37 a.m., Friday, November 2, 2007
NFL: Panthers' Jenkins fined for hit on Colts' Manning
Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins was fined $7,500 by the NFL today for a late hit on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.Jenkins was called for a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty on Sunday for picking up Manning and driving his right shoulder into the turf after the quarterback had thrown a pass late in the third quarter.
Manning called a timeout after the play and came to the sideline for smelling salts. He returned on the next play in the Colts' 31-7 win.
