A league spokesman said the fine was for ``impermissible physical contact with a game official. Specifically while pursuing a pass play, he ran directly toward the game official and shoved him to the ground.''

The play happened during the third quarter of Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Dolphins.

Sharper was surprised when he found a letter from the NFL in his locker on Friday morning and called the contact accidental.

``There's no story here,'' he said. ``I'm going to appeal it and that money's coming right back.''