Texans safety Marcus Gilchrist's fine reduced by NFL

Initially fined $24,309 by the league office for his hit on Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Texans safety Marcus Gilchrist had a successful appeal.

The fine has been reduced to $8,000.

Gilchrist was penalized for unnecessary roughness for his tackle on Kelce that caused a concussion.

During the collision that left Kelce woozy and forced him out of the game, Gilchrist's helmet made contact with Kelce's helmet as he was falling to the ground following a 26-yard reception.