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NFL fines Vikings' Griffen, Guion

A league spokesman said Vikings defensive linemen Letroy Guion and Everson Griffen were fined a total of $23,625 this week, the Star Tribune reports. Guion had to pay $7,875 for roughing the passer in Sunday's 26-23 win over Jacksonville. Griffen was fined $15,750 for roughing the passer by making helmet-to-helmet contact.
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A league spokesman said Vikings defensive linemen Letroy Guion and Everson Griffen were fined a total of $23,625 this week, the Star Tribune reports. Guion had to pay $7,875 for roughing the passer in Sunday's 26-23 win over Jacksonville. Griffen was fined $15,750 for roughing the passer by making helmet-to-helmet contact.

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