Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas said Friday he was fined $21,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit that concussed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph last week.
Thomas was called for roughing the passer on the play. He told ESPN's Jamison Hensley he plans to appeal the fine.
Rudolph appeared to lose consciousness upon getting hit on the chin, and he had to leave the game in favor of rookie Devlin Hodges. The Ravens went on to win 26-23 in overtime.
Ian RapoportFrom NFL Now: #Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, still in the concussion protocol, is expected to attempt to practice, source said.