Adams gets $5K fine

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DECEMBER 28, 2007

Gaines Adams meant well, but the league wasn't impressed.

While trying to apply pressure to 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill last Sunday, the rookie defensive end was flagged for a personal foul. Now, the league says it has handed down a $5,000 fine for "unnecessarily striking the quarterback with his helmet," according to a league official.

Adams definitely lowered his helmet on the play, hitting Hill just as he released a pass. Penalizing such tackles is a protective measure designed to prevent quarterbacks from being seriously injured.

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