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Mike Tomlin, Steelers Fined for Not Properly Reporting Ben Roethlisberger Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been fined $75,000 for violating the NFL's injury report policy after quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered an elbow injury, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelisseroof NFL Network.

Head coach Mike Tomlin was also fined $25,000.

Per Rapoport, the violation is for "not accurately listing" the quarterback on the Week 2 injury report prior to a game with the Seattle Seahawks.

Per Chris Adamski of TribLive.com, "teammates had publicly mentioned that Roethlisberger's elbow had been bothering him during the Week 1 at the New England Patriots.