NFL Notes: Greg Hardy, Fines, 49ers, Cardinals, Packers

Greg Hardy

Suspended DE Greg Hardy mentioned that he’s eager and hopeful to play for the Panthers again this season.

“I want to play, man,” Hardy said, via James Walker of ESPN. “My team, you know, is losing right now. So I can’t wait.”

Fines

• Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs was $8,268 for his hit on Steelers RB LeGarrette Blount during Sunday night’s game. (Adam Schefter)
• Panthers LB Thomas Davis was fined $16,537 for striking Saints TE Jimmy Graham away from the play. (Ian Rapoport)
• Ravens OLB Courtney Upshaw was fined $20,000 for roughing the passer and striking the quarterback late and in neck area. (Ian Rapoport)
• Chargers WR Seyi Ajirotutu was fined $27,562 for unsportsmanlike conduct following his ejection from last weekend’s game. (Ian Rapoport)
• Steelers LB Vince Williams was fined $8,268 for taunting. (Aaron Wilson)
• Redskins FB Darrel Young was fined $22,050 for an illegal blindside block. (Ian Rapoport)

49ers

• The 49ers are expected to start rookie LB Chris Borland against the Saints this weekend as LB Patrick Willis (toe) missed another practice on Friday. (Matt Barrows)

Cardinals

• The Cardinals have ruled out LB Desmond Bishop and RB Stepfan Taylor for Week 10’s game. (Darren Urban)

Packers

• G Josh Sitton indicated that he’ll play against the Bears in Week 10, despite his toe injury. (Rob Demovsky)
• WR Kevin Dorsey suffered what could end up being a season-ending foot injury during Thursday’s practice. (Rob Demovsky)