Tom Brady fined for kicking at Atlanta's Grady Jarrett
(AP/CBS) -- The NFL has fined Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady for kicking Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on a heavily disputed play from last Sunday.
Brady has been fined $11,139 for the kick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Jarrett was hit with a controversial roughing the passer penalty on the play, flagged for slinging Brady to the ground during Tampa Bay's 21-15 win over Atlanta last Sunday. It appeared Brady tried to kick Jarrett as both players were getting up, but he didn't make contact.
Jarrett and Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones are automatically subject to fines for roughing penalties that sparked outrage among players, coaches and fans because the hits didn't seem to warrant flags.
Fines for roughing the passer are $15,000 for first offense and $20,000 for second. It was the first offense this season for both Jarrett and Jones.
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