Ravens' Ray Lewis fined for leveling "defenseless" Ochocinco

NEW YORK (Reuters) –
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has been fined $25,000 for "violations" on two separate plays against the Cincinnati Bengals, including a helmet-to-helmet hit on receiver Chad Ochocinco.

Lewis leveled "a defenseless" Ochocinco, an NFL spokesman said on Friday, and the ensuing 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty helped keep the Bengals game-winning drive alive.

The veteran linebacker was also cited for kicking one of the Bengals during a pass play.

Both infractions took place during the fourth quarter of the Bengals' 17-14 victory last Sunday.

(Writing by Steve Ginsburg in Washington; Editing by Ken Ferris)