CHARLOTTE, N.C. � The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson $7,500 for making a throat slash gesture after scoring a touchdown in Monday�s exhibition game against the New York Giants.

Goodson turned to the crowd following his 14-yard TD run in the second half and put his hand to his throat. He was immediately called for a 15-yard taunting penalty. The NFL fined him Friday for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Goodson is a fourth-round pick from Texas A&M. He�s been getting increased work in the preseason with running back Jonathan Stewart sidelined with an Achilles� tendon injury.