Belichick fined 50,000, Shanahan 25,000 by NFL

The Associated Press

Published: Wednesday, Sept. 26 2012 12:33 p.m. MDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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The NFL fined Patriots coach Bill Belichick $50,000 and Redskins assistant Kyle Shanahan $25,000 for their conduct toward replacement officials.

NEW YORK — The NFL fined Patriots coach Bill Belichick $50,000 and Redskins assistant Kyle Shanahan $25,000 for their conduct toward replacement officials.

The fines announced Wednesday come as the league and its referees' union are meeting amid reports they are close to ending the lockout of the regular officials.

Belichick grabbed an official's arm at the end of Sunday night's game after the Ravens kicked a winning field goal. Shanahan was cited by the league for "abuse of officials" in Washington's loss to Cincinnati.

"Whatever the league decides to do, I'll respect and just try and do my job," Belichick said before his fine was announced.

On Monday, the league fined Broncos coach John Fox $30,000 and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio $25,000 for berating officials during a loss to Atlanta on Sept. 17.

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aunt lucy

Looneyville, UT

The NFL should award Green Bay's Mcarthy $50,000 for staying composed in the greatest hoax of the NFL's history. I still can't believe the Seahawks get a W in that game.

2:21 p.m. Sept. 26, 2012
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