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Source: Bucs' Donovan Smith fined $28K for hit on Rams' Marcus Peters

TAMPA, Fla. -- The NFL has fined Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting left tackle Donovan Smith $28,075 for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.

The hit came Sunday after quarterback Jameis Winston's pass was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by Peters, who brought the Rams within one score in the fourth quarter. The Bucs ultimately won 55-40.

Smith, who is 6-foot-6 and 338 pounds, laid into the 6-foot, 195-pound Peters as he crossed the goal line. Officials did not throw a flag on the play, but Peters was evaluated for a concussion and did not return to the game.

Peters passed his initial evaluation and did not enter the concussion protocol, but was placed on the injury report with a facial injury.

This is the first time Smith has been fined by the NFL, which considers repeated violations when determining discipline.