Broncos Busted by NFL, Fined $100K for Videotaping Practices

By Justin Worsley,

The NFL has fined the Denver Broncos and head coach Josh McDaniels a combined $100,000 for videotaping a portion of the San Francisco 49ers practice prior to their Halloween game at Wembley Stadium in London.

The fine stems from the league's integrity-of-the-game policy. McDaniels was the offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots in 2007 when they were caught videotaping signals of the New York Jets. New England was fined $250,000 and were forced to forfeit a first-round draft pick. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was also fined $500,000.

The Broncos team video director, Steve Scarnecchia, recorded six minutes of the 49ers practice. Denver released Scarnecchia of his duties and commissioner Roger Goodell informed him that as a repeat offender, Scarnecchia willbe subject to a hearing which could determine whether of not he will be banned from the league for life.

The Broncos (3-7) lost the game to San Francisco 24-16 and have lost five of their last six games.