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Dunta Robinson can expect a big fine, at least

  
Published September 18, 2011 07:02 PM
Dunta Robinson, DeSean Jackson

FILE - This Oct. 17, 2010, file photo shows Atlanta Falcons corner back Dunta Robinson, right, and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, left, helped after a hit during the first half of an NFL football game, in Philadelphia. Midseason, the NFL cracked down on helmet hits with huge fines and threatened suspensions.(AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

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When Dunta Robinson nearly beheaded DeSean Jackson last year, he was fined $25,000 by the league for a helmet-to-helmet hit. (It was originally $50,000, but reduced by the league.)

Expect Robinson to get another hefty fine after a helmet-to-helmet hit against Jeremy Maclin on Sunday night.

Maclin didn’t miss a lot of time, but that shouldn’t change the punishment. It was a textbook helmet-to-helmet head hunting hit. It wouldn’t be a shock if a suspension is at least considered because Robinson is a repeat offender.