New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for "unnecessarily" twisting the ankles of two Carolina Panthers players last Sunday.
The Panthers accused Burfict of targeting the ankles of quarterback Cam Newton and tight end Greg Olsen after both scored touchdowns. Newton had ankle surgery in March and Olsen was limited in practice last week with an ankle injury.
ESPN.com reported that Panthers coach Ron Rivera sent tapes of the plays to the league office.
Burfict, 24, made the Pro Bowl last season and signed a four-year contract in August worth a reported $20 million. He has 18 tackles in three games this season.
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