National Football League

Houston's Smith fined for hite

Published Dec. 5, 2009 1:41 p.m. ET

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Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith has been fined $12,500 for a hit on Indianapolis tight end Dallas Clark. Smith was given the fine for hitting Clark away from the play on an interception return by Brian Cushing in Houston's 35-27 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Smith, who is in his first season in Houston after five years with the Cardinals, was given a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty for the hit.