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Minnesota Vikings: Bower, Richardson win both appeals

Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson and defensive end Tashawn Bower both won their appeals on hits they both laid on quarterbacks earlier in the season, according to St. Paul Pioneer Press’ Chris Tomasson.

Richardson was fined $20,054 for his hit on 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo back during week one. He was given every dollar back. Someone’s feeling thankful on Thanksgiving.

#Vikings DT Sheldon Richardson said he has won his appeal for being fined $20,054 by the NFL for a Week 1 hit on San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo.