Dolphins' Vernon fined $37,363 for 2 late hits on Mariota

Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon was fined for two separate roughing-the-passer infractions in last week's game against the Tennessee Titans.

A $17,363 penalty for a hit that left rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota with a sprained MCL, and another $20,000 for a hit to the head, give Vernon a total of $37,363 in fines for the the week.

Mariota was able to stay in the game despite the knee injury leaving him in visible discomfort, but he was unable to practice throughout the week and has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

Vernon had said earlier in the week that he was planning to appeal the fines he was facing as a result of the late hits.