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Myron Pryor Fined $7,500 for Hit That Injured Brett Favre

Nov 5, 2010 – 2:40 PM
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Brett FavreNew England's Myron Pryor has been slapped with a $7,500 fine, according to multiple reports, for his Week 8 hit on Brett Favre, which opened a gash on Favre's chin and knocked the Vikings QB from the game.

Pryor drilled Favre as he released a pass midway through the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 28-18 win. As Favre completed his follow-through, Pryor hit him hard and drove him to the turf -- at some point during the tackle, Pryor's helmet made contact with Favre's chin, causing a cut that required eight to 10 stitches to close. A woozy Favre was helped from the field after the play, then taken to Minnesota's locker room on a cart. He did not return to the game.

Pryor was not penalized on the play.

Fellow Patriot Gary Guyton also earned a $7,500 fine from the league for a hit on Favre earlier in the game.

Favre is expected to play Sunday when the Vikings host Arizona.

Check out video of Pryor's hit below:

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