Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith will not be fined for making contact with a referee during a Week 5 game.
Vikings’ Smith to avoid suspension by NFL

Brace Hemmelgarn-US PRESSWIRE - PresswireAccording to Schefter, Smith will only get fined by the NFL. Smith was ejected from the game after he and a few Titans players were talking trash to one another and, as one referee restrained him, he shoved the official to the ground.
After the game, the University of Notre Dame product apologized for the shoving incident (via the Star-Tribune).
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Brace Hemmelgarn-US PRESSWIRE - PresswireYou can see where it starts but not get a great look at where Smith actually throws him out of the way.
The rookie was off to a nice start on the day with three tackles and a fumble recovery as the Vikings lead 10-0 over the Titans, but he’ll have to spend the rest of the game in the locker room and contemplating what kind of fine or suspension could be forthcoming.
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