NEW YORK -- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for head-butting Cleveland tight end Alex Smith in last week's game.

Bryant was ejected from the 6-3 loss.

Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell was docked $15,000 for roughing the passer. He hit Denver's Tim Tebow in the head and neck area.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali also was fined $15,000 for striking Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer in the knee area. Teammate Brandon Flowers was nailed for $10,000 when the cornerback used the football as a prop, considering unsportsmanlike conduct.

Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard was fined $10,000 for his hit on defenseless Jaguars running back Deji Karim.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry got a $10,000 fine for a late hit and cornerback Stanford Routt was fined $7,500 for unnecessary roughness for hitting Chiefs running back Jackie Battle out of bounds.

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