Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) – Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was fined for taunting Houston’s D.J. Swearinger after the Texans defensive back forced Denver receiver Wes Welker out of last week’s preseason game with a concussion.<\/p>\n
Welker left the contest after taking a hit from Swearinger late in the first half and Manning completed a touchdown pass on the next play. Manning raced into the end zone and yelled at Swearinger, drawing a taunting penalty.<\/p>\n
The Denver Post and ESPN reported the fine to be $8,258 and Manning was quoted by ESPN as saying it was “money well spent.”<\/p>\n
Welker is still recovering from the concussion, his third in the past 10 months, and coach John Fox has said the receiver will return when he’s medically cleared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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