It’s likely of little consequence to the Rams’ Gary Gibson that Vikings’ right tackle Artis Hicks has been fined by the NFL for the hit that ended his season.
Gibson suffered a broken ankle when he fell awkwardly to the Edward Jones Dome turf last Sunday, the result of an illegal hit by Hicks. The league fined Hicks $5,000 for unnecessary roughness, according to Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Gibson, a starter, has been placed on injured reserve.
“I don't go out there thinking I'm going to hurt anyone,” Hicks said. “But, people get hurt. It's a part of this game.”
Hicks hit Gibson when the defender had turned to run downfield after Brett Favre had released a deep pass. Hicks indicated he plans to appeal.
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