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Two New England Patriot players were assessed “substantial” fines for their involvement in an altercation with teammate Andre Tippett at a Smithfield, R.I., restaurant Thursday night, the Associated Press reported.

Punter Rich Camarillo, who suffered a broken nose, and place-kicker Tony Franklin were fined by Coach Raymond Berry for provoking the incident with Tippett, a four-time All-Pro linebacker.

The exact amount of the fines was not announced. Tippett was not fined, sources said.

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