Texans running back Buddy Howell has been fined $28,075 by the NFL for a an illegal blindside block on a punt return, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.
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Howell plans to appeal the fine.
Howell was penalized for the block in the second quarter of the Texans' 28-22 win over the New England Patriots.
Howell is one of the Texans' top special-teams contributors.
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