Originally posted by I Are Baboon
In 1989, he leveled then-teammate Jerry Rice on the 49ers' practice field during training camp in Rocklin. The impact was so severe, offensive tackle Harris Barton attacked Romanowski in retaliation and both players threw punches.
In 1995, Romanowski -- who was then with the Philadelphia Eagles -- was fined $4,500 by the NFL for kicking Arizona Cardinals fullback Larry Centers in the head. In 1997, after joining the Denver Broncos, Romanowski broke Carolina Panthers quarterback Kerry Collins' jaw in two places during an exhibition game, drawing a $20,000 fine by the league.
Later that season, Romanowski was vilified nationally after he spit in the face of 49ers wide receiver J.J. Stokes. In 1998, Romanowski taunted Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart after a third-quarter interception during the AFC Championship Game, mocking Stewart by pointing to his head.
In 1999, Romanowski was fined $7,500 for an illegal hit on Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez; $10,000 for hitting Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback Trent Dilfer with his helmet; $10,000 for punching Gonzalez in the head; and $15,000 for a helmet-to-helmet shot on Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor. He also was fined an undisclosed amount that season for throwing a football at the crotch of Jets linebacker Brian Cox.
In August of 2000, Romanowski was indicted by a grand jury in Denver, Colo., on charges of illegally obtaining the prescription diet drug Phentermine. He was acquitted of all charges.
In 2001, the year before Romanowski signed as a free agent with the Raiders, he was fined $7,500 for a late hit on Raiders tight end Roland Williams.
Plus this latest incident.
