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Seahawk Richard Sherman says NFL bowed to public pressure in fining him for hit on Buffalo’s Dan Carpenter

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said he does not agree with a fine levied for his hit on Buffalo kicker Dan Carpenter, but says he won't appeal it.

Seahawk cornerback Richard Sherman said Thursday he will not appeal a fine levied against him by the NFL for what was determined to be a late hit on Buffalo kicker Dan Carpenter in Seattle’s 31-25 win over the Bills Monday night.

That doesn’t mean he agrees with it.

Sherman said he received a letter from the league informing him of the fine and said the league’s reasoning is that Sherman “hit him after the whistle.