The National Football League fined Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas $21,000 for his hit on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, according to reports from ESPN and NBC.Rudolph was knocked unconscious by a head-high hit in the third quarter during the Oct. 6 game. He threw for 131 yards and a score before suffering a concussion following a hit to the chin by Thomas.Thomas told ESPN that he plans to appeal the fine, saying he didn't do it on purpose.Thomas was not flagged initially, but officials later penalized him for roughing the passer.The Ravens went on to win the game 26-23 in overtime.Rudolph remains in concussion protocol and has been limited in practice this week. He has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The National Football League fined Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas $21,000 for his hit on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, according to reports from ESPN and NBC.

Rudolph was knocked unconscious by a head-high hit in the third quarter during the Oct. 6 game. He threw for 131 yards and a score before suffering a concussion following a hit to the chin by Thomas.


Thomas told ESPN that he plans to appeal the fine, saying he didn't do it on purpose.



Thomas was not flagged initially, but officials later penalized him for roughing the passer.

The Ravens went on to win the game 26-23 in overtime.

Rudolph remains in concussion protocol and has been limited in practice this week. He has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

