( CNN ) -- The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman $ 7,875 for taunting tied to the recent NFC Championship Game , a league spokesperson said Friday . The NFL official did not specify whether the fine stemmed from an on-the-field or off-the-field infraction . Sherman was penalized during the game for putting his hands to his throat in a choking gesture directed at the San Francisco 49ers quarterback . Sherman had just deflected a pass that saved the victory for Seattle . Immediately after the game ended , Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews interviewed Sherman and he boasted to being `` the best '' and maligned one of his San Francisco opponents , receiver Michael Crabtree . Those remarks soon became national news as many fans and commentators derided what they characterized as Sherman 's poor sportsmanship .
The All-Pro cornerback is fined $ 7,875 . NFL does n't specify whether fine is for on-field or off-field conduct .