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Steelers' David DeCastro Says NFL Fined Him for Being 'Peacemaker' in Brawl With Browns

Steelers guard David DeCastro is displeased after being fined over $14,000 for his role in the recent brawl between Pittsburgh and the Browns on Thursday Night Football.

DeCastro wasn't included on the initial list of 33 players fined for the incident, but he believes he was punished for being a "peacemaker" between Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph.

"I can't wait to hear the explanation for trying to break up a fight," he said on Wednesday, per ESPN's Brooke Pryor. "But I guess it's some dumb rule in the NFL where you can't be a peacemaker.