NEW YORK � New England defensive back James Sanders has been fined $7,500 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness.

Sanders hit defenseless receiver David Anderson in last week�s loss at Houston. He hit Anderson in the back as Anderson was falling, trying to make a catch in the end zone.
Also Friday, Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chike Okeafor was fined $7,500 for a facemask penalty on Packers quarterback Matt Flynn in Green Bay�s victory last Sunday.
Rams defensive end Chris Long was fined $7,500 for a head-butt of tackle Chris Patrick in a loss to San Francisco.