Jaguars LB Smith fined for taunt

— The Sports Xchange —

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith must pay a financial penalty for pointing his finger at Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell while scoring a touchdown on Sunday.
Smith received a letter from the NFL on Thursday notifying him of the fine for taunting.
“It was big. Like $10,000. What a point,” Smith said.
The amount was really $9,115 based on the NFL’s fine schedule for a first offense for taunting.
Smith apologized for pointing his finger at Bell while completing his 50-yard fumble return.
“That’s what’s crazy,” Smith said. “Let me talk to the cameras: NFL, please listen. I am sorry. I got the fine today. I apologize. I take the point back, the taunting. I’m a great player. I assure (you) from now on (I won’t do it again).”