NFL fines Whitney Mercilus $15,000 for hit on Joe Flacco

Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus was flagged for roughing the passer for a hit on Joe Flacco during Sunday’s loss to the Ravens, and now Mercilus has been hit in the paycheck. Mercilus confirmed that the NFL fined him $15,000 for the hit. “I’m going to appeal it just like every other player does in the…