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Report: Richard Sherman fined for hit on Bills kicker Dan Carpenter

The NFL fined Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman for unnecessary roughness for his hit on Buffalo Bills placekicker Dan Carpenter, according to multiple media reports.

The amount of the fine was not reported, but the fine is likely $9,115, which is the amount taken from a player for a late hit.

During the end of the first half in Monday night's game against the Bills, Sherman was attempting to block a field goal attempt, but came offsides hitting Carpenter low. Officials did not attempt to stop Sherman by blowing the play dead.

Sherman was not flagged on the play, even though NFL senior V.