Texans rookie Calen Bullock fined twice for infractions from Dolphins game, including hit on Grant DuBose

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Texans rookie safety Calen Bullock was fined twice by the NFL for rule violations from a game last week against the Miami Dolphins.

That included a $5,916 fine for unnecessary roughness for a hit on a defenseless player for a collision that left Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose with a concussion and a stay in a Houston hospital before being placed on injured reserve. Bullock, who wasn’t suspended, was also fined $5,916 for another hit for unnecessary roughness for use of helmet.

Bullock emphasized after the game there was no intent to injure DuBose and that he was praying for his health. There was no other discipline from the league on the play.

DuBose had feeling in all of his extremities and was released from the hospital to return to Miami after a few days in Houston.

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Bullock wasn’t alone in the Texans’ locker room for fines stemming from a 20-12 victor over Miami that ultimately clinched an AFC South division title.

Defensive end Denico Autry was fined $11,817 for unnecessary roughness (striking/kicking/knee).

Defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. was fined $22,511 for unnecessary roughness for roughing the passer with a blow to the head/neck.

Texans safety Eric Murray was fined $9,788 for unnecessary roughness for a low block.

And Texans punter and Pro Bowl candidate Tommy Townsend was fined $11,805 for taking off his helmet.

All fines can be appealed and are often reduced or wiped out through an NFL-NFL Players Association collectively bargained process.

Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.