Mike Mitchell and Mike Tomlin thought the safety’s hit on Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith last Sunday happened because of extenuating circumstances.
The NFL clearly didn’t care.
ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported and Mitchell confirmed that the safety had been fined $48,620 for hitting Smith in the back of the legs on the final play of the third quarter in the Steelers’ 19-13 win at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mitchell said Sunday he was pushed from behind by teammate Anthony Chickillo on the play.
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