CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason calls his $10,000 fine for a hit to the head of New Orleans receiver Marques Colston unwarranted and plans to appeal.
Beason acknowledged Thursday he was fined for the hit that drew a 15-yard penalty in the third quarter of Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Saints. Beason said he was covering another player when Colston caught the 7-yard pass near him and lowered his head to brace for impact.
Beason said he merely protecting himself, never left his feet nor led with his helmet when the contact was made, adding, "I don't get in that situation what I was supposed to do."
Beason thinks the NFL is getting so strict receivers may start to stay down after hard hits to draw 15-yard penalties.
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