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Falcons' Robinson flagged for another big hit

Published Sep. 19, 2011 12:30 a.m. ET

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Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson, whose hit on Philadelphia's DeSean Jackson last season left both players with concussions, has drawn another unnecessary roughness penalty for a big hit on an Eagles receiver.

Robinson drew the 15-yard penalty with 6:12 remaining in the third quarter after leading with his helmet on a hit to Jeremy Maclin in Sunday night's game.

Robinson didn't appear to make a helmet-to-helmet hit but instead hit Maclin lower, perhaps hitting the receiver's chin.

Maclin was slow to leave the field, but he returned to the game.

Falcons coach Mike Smith argued the call.

Robinson was fined $50,000 for last year's hit, but the fine was later reduced to $25,000.

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