Broncos safety Darian Stewart was fined $24,309 for Sunday's hit on Amari Cooper, a blow that resulted in a concussion for the Raiders wide receiver.
Broncos S Darian Stewart was fined $24,309 for his hit on Amari Cooper, per sources. He is expected to appeal. Jack Del Rio's postgame comments--which he later took back after looking at film--probably didn't help Stewart's cause. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) November 30, 2017
Cooper tried to haul in a first-down pass over the middle from quarterback Derek Carr in Sunday's win over the rival Broncos, but was hit mid-air by Stewart. Though the hit appeared to be clean, Stewart was penalized for unnecessary roughness.
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Cooper dropped his head as Stewart approached and Cooper's shoulder collided with Stewart's back, causing Cooper's neck to bend awkwardly.
Amari Cooper is out. This video is not for the faint of heart. pic.twitter.com/dvRRnPMYDE
— Dieter Kurtenbach (@dkurtenbach) November 26, 2017
A cart came out for Cooper, but he was able to stand and slowly walked off the field and straight to the Raiders locker room at The Oakland Coliseum. Cooper is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Giants.