DENVER (AP) The NFL has fined the Denver Broncos for wearing
the wrong uniforms in a game against San Diego, and it fined wide
receiver Rod Smith for accidentally hitting an official, according
to published reports.
The Broncos were fined $25,000 for wearing white uniforms Sept.
14 against San Diego, even though Denver had agreed beforehand to
wear dark uniforms, The Denver Post reported Friday.
Smith was fined $20,000 for striking umpire Undrey Wash during
Monday night's 31-10 win over Oakland, The Post and the Rocky
Mountain News reported. Smith got tangled with Raiders defensive
tackle Chris Cooper after a 6-yard reception and took a wild swing
that struck Wash.
Both newspapers cited an unidentified league source in reporting
the fines.
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