The NFL fined Titans defensive coordinator Chuck Cecil $20,000 Thursday for verbal abuse of a game official for his sideline comments in Tennessee’s 42-17 loss to San Diego on Christmas night.

The Titans had just been flagged for roughing Philip Rivers when an official heard Cecil say something. The Titans were penalized another 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Coach Jeff Fisher defended his first-year coordinator, saying Cecil was overheard talking to fellow coaches on his headset. Fisher said Cecil will elaborate when he appeals the fine.

Also, Broncos receiver Brandon Stokley was fined $25,000 for making contact with an official; Redskins linebacker London Fletcher was fined $10,000 for striking a defenseless Cowboys receiver in the head area; and three Raiders were fined a total of $40,000 for actions in last week’s penalty-filled game against the Browns.

Tight end Tony Stewart got docked $25,000 for “making intentional physical contact with a game official,” while defensive end Richard Seymour was fined $10,000 for hitting a running back after the play was over and cornerback Stanford Routt was fined $5,000 for head-butting.

Read full article at the Chicago Tribune

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