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Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu has been fined by the NFL for talking on his cell phone during last Sunday's 17-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported Friday, citing a league nfl jerseys source. Polamalu was docked $10,000 for a brief phone conversation with his wife near the Steelers' bench area after exiting the game with concussion-like symptoms. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the 2010 NFL Defensive Player of the Year is "good to go" to face the Arizona Cardinals after passing a concussion test this week. He was not listed on Friday's injury report.
Possession of cell phones, PDAs or other electronic equipment in the bench area during a game is strictly prohibited by NFL policy beginning 90 minutes before kickoff through the end of the game.Rounding up other fines levied on Friday:Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo was fined $15,000 for roughing the passer on a helmet-to-helmet hit in the 20-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, La Canfora reported, citing football jerseys a league source.San Francisco 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith was fined $15,000 for roughing the passer on a hit below the knees during a win over the Lions, La Canfora reported, citing a league source.Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams was fined $15,000 for roughing the passer on a hit in the head/neck area during the 39-10 loss to the Chicago Bears, La Canfora reported, citing a league source.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Peerman was fined $20,000 for an illegal blind-side block on a special teams play in the 27-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts, La Canfora reported, citing a league source.Houston Texans defensive custom jerseys end Antonio Smith was fined $7,500 for unnecessary roughness for removing offensive lineman Andre Gurode's helmet during the 29-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Carroll County Times reported Friday, citing AFC spokesman Corry Rush.A.J. Hawk was fined $10,000 by the league for showing his middle finger during last Sunday's win over the Rams, Fox Sports Insider and NFL Network contributor Jay Glazer reported.The Associated Press contributed to this report.


