Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram is reportedly appealing fines for two hits in the Raiders' Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Abram is appealing $80,000 in fines as a result of hits on running back Ito Smith and wide receiver Russell Gage.
While Abram wasn't flagged on either hit, the NFL determined he lowered his head to initiate contact.
The NFL considers Abram a repeat offender because of multiple hits that drew fines previously. Per Spotrac, Abram was fined over $28,000 for a hit on Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton last season and was fined again this season in November for a hit against the Broncos.