Panthers' Alexander fined $15,750 for punching Seahawks lineman
Carolina Panthers defensive end Frank Alexander is paying the price for throwing a punch at a Seattle Seahawks lineman in Week 1.
DE Frank Alexander says he was fined $15,750 for punching Seahawks lineman. Plans to appeal, but says he shouldn't have done it.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) September 11, 2013
Alexander was ejected in the second quarter of the game and issued an apology via Twitter after the game.
I want to apologize to Panther nation for my actions today, I should have handled the situation better. I'm human and I made a mistake.
— Frank Alexander (@frankalex90) September 9, 2013