Ravens outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw has been fined $10,000 by the league office for a late hit on Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Connor Shaw in Sunday's game.
Upshaw, who said he plans to appeal the fine, was penalized for a personal foul during the Ravens' 20-10 win at M&T Bank Stadium. During the video of the play, it appeared that Upshaw may have been blocked into Shaw.
"It's so funny, he and I had a conversation on the sideline when he got the penalty," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said this week. "He was adamant that he got tossed into the quarterback, and I tended to agree with him. And [referee] Gene [Steratore] and I respectfully disagreed with one another about that one.
"But, he just wants to get to the quarterback. He wants to get to the quarterback, and every time he gets there, it seems like they throw the flag on him, and most of those have turned out to be legal hits."
Upshaw has recorded 42 tackles and no sacks this season.
"He's just working really hard as a pass rusher," Harbaugh said. "He's a tremendous run defender anyway holding the edge, doing all the dirty work. He's just a very good football player.
"I love having him around. As far as his work ethic, he's right back up in that corner in every special-teams meeting. He's a part of all those things. Just a true pro in every sense.
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