The NFL dropped a couple of fines on the Vikings Friday. Defensive end Everson Griffen was fined $17,750 for a late hit on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Linebacker Jasper Brinkley was fined for a facemask that didn’t draw a penalty. He’ll lose $7,875.
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was fined a second straight week because of an illegal horse-collar tackle. Urlacher, who has an injured hamstring, will not play against the Vikings this week.