If you were like most Houstonians, your heart sank on Sunday afternoon when you saw Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub hit the ground in agony after getting hit by the Denver Broncos’ Joe Mays.

Broncos linebacker Joe Mays on Tuesday received a one-game suspension and a $50,000 fine from the NFL for a hit that dislodged Texans quarterback Matt Schaub's helmet and took off a piece of his ear.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Denver Broncos linebacker Joe Mays will be suspended for one game and fined $50,000 by the NFL for his hit on Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub over the weekend. Mays drew a ...