Urlacher to contest fine for tackling Vikings’ Peterson


Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) during the second half at Soldier Field. The Bears beat the Vikings 28-10. (Rob Grabowski-US PRESSWIRE)

Getting fined for a tackle last Sunday is not fine with Brian Urlacher.

The Chicago Bears linebacker will appeal an NFL fine resulting from a stop on Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Urlacher brought down Peterson near the sideline in the fourth quarter with a horse-collar tackle that drew a 15-yard penalty in the Bears’ 28-10 win.

“Oh yes, for sure, appealing,” Urlacher told the Chicago Tribune.

ESPNChicago.com reported the amount of the fine to be $15,750.

In the same game, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen delivered a hit on Bears guard Lance Louis that received a $21,000 league fine. Louis suffered a season-ending knee injury.