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Lions WR Nate Burleson fined $15K for celebration
National Football League

Lions WR Nate Burleson fined $15K for celebration

Published Oct. 21, 2010 7:59 p.m. ET

The NFL has fined Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson $15,000 for two rule violations.

The league confirmed Thursday that Burleson was fined for kicking the football into the stands and displaying an unauthorized shirt with a personal message written on it.

Burleson was celebrating his touchdown reception in Detroit's 44-6 win over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.

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