Sam Shields fined for play against Dallas

GREEN BAY - Packers cornerback Sam Shields was fined for throwing the ball into the stands after his late-game interception against the Dallas Cowboys. Shields was fined $5,250, an NFL spokesman told FOX 11.

Players are fined for throwing the ball into the stands because of concerns over fan safety. Shields' third interception of the season gave the Packers the ball in good position to score the go-ahead touchdown, putting them in front of the Cowboys. Green Bay beat Dallas 37-36.


(fox11online.com)