Quinton Dial fined for roughing the passer penalty, will appeal

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Quinton Dial confirmed that he was fined for his roughing the passer penalty, and he will appeal. The minimum fines are $17,363 for a first offense, and $34,728 for a second offense. I believe this is his first, but I don't know for certain.

Dial sacked Carson Palmer in the fourth quarter, but jostling of Palmer's helmet resulted in Pete Morelli's crew throwing a flag for roughing the passer. Here is a look at the hit. This GIF is not a perfect angle, but you see Dial come in with perfect technique, including head up and aiming for the chest:

Later in the day, FOX officiating analyst Mike Pereira discussed the hit, and did not think a flag should have been thrown.