NFL says Henderson not at fault

Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson did nothing wrong on the third-quarter play that forced Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to leave the game with a right knee sprain, NFL vice president of officiating Mike Pereira told the Pioneer Press on Friday.
"There was no foul on the play because of the push in the back," Pereira said. "The contact was unavoidable."
On the opening drive of the second half, Hasselbeck dropped back and threw a pass intended for fullback Josh Parry. But as the play was wrapping up, Seahawks fullback Mack Strong pushed Henderson, who rolled into Hasselbeck's right leg.
Pereira reinforced the officials' decision not to penalize Henderson.
"It's nice because I didn't get fined," Henderson said.
Earlier in the week, Hasselbeck said, "I don't think it was unavoidable," adding that Henderson "didn't want me to finish the game."
"I could care two (expletive) about what Hasselbeck said," Henderson said. "Straight up."
Interestingly, Vikings rookie defensive end Ray Edwards was fined for a hit on a Seahawks quarterback.
Late in the fourth quarter, Edwards was flagged for roughing the passer, following a hit on backup quarterback Seneca Wallace.
Edwards was fined $5,000 for roughing the passer by the league Friday.