The Houston Texans’ Barkevious Mingo delivered a hit in the team’s 28-22 win over the New England Patriots in Week 13, and the NFL delivered the linebacker a fine.
According to the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson, Mingo was fined $10,527 for his unnecessary roughness penalty in the first quarter. On a first-and-10 from the Patriots’ 42-yard line, receiver Julian Edelman was dropped for a loss by safety Tashaun Gipson. As Mingo was coming in to finish off Edelman, he incurred the penalty.
Mingo played 17 defensive snaps as a starter on the outside for injured Brennan Scarlett, who was out with a shoulder injury. Mingo also played 22 special teams snaps and collected two special teams and tackle and recovered an onside kick.
The former 2013 Cleveland Browns first-round pick is planning to appeal the fine.
