Bucs' McCardell fined $12,500

[The_Philster]

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay receiver Keenan McCardell was fined $12,500 by the NFL for two illegal blocks, including one that sidelined Carolina lineman Kavika Pittman for the rest of the season.

The 12th-year pro also was cited by the league for using an illegal crackback block on a running play during the first quarter of the Buccaneers' 12-9 overtime loss to the Panthers last Sunday.



McCardell said Friday the blocks were legal and he has filed an appeal of the fine....more (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2003/football/nfl/09/19/bc.fbn.bucs.mccardellfi.ap/index.html)

[Cntrygal]

Tillman, a second-round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills three years ago, will take the roster spot of defensive end Kavika Pittman, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's 12-9 overtime win against Tampa Bay.

Pittman on IR (http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/6808658.htm)