Jets LB Calvin Pace fined for hit on Raiders QB Derek Carr

Jets linebacker Calvin Pace was fined $16,537 for a hit to the head of Raiders QB Derek Carr in Sunday's 19-14 win that garnered a roughing the passer penalty.

Jets linebacker Calvin Pace was fined $16,537 for a hit to the head of Raiders QB Derek Carr in Sunday's 19-14 win that garnered a roughing the passer penalty, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Rich Cimini.

The fine is the standard amount for a first-time violation of roughing the passer.

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Pace swung his left arm into the back of Carr's head after Carr had thrown a pass.

The 33-year-old, who is in his seventh season with the Jets after five with the Cardinals, finished the game with four tackles.

The Jets visit the Packers (0-1) on Sunday.

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Jets LB Calvin Pace fined by the league -- $16,537 for roughing the passer. Blow to the head, Derek Carr. #nyj

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 12, 2014

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