The Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. - The NFL will not fine Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor after looking into allegations that a Cincinnati player was spit on during Sunday's game.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said one of his players was spit on during Cincinnati's 17-10 victory. Lewis did not name either player involved, although comments from receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh implied the culprit was Taylor.

The league, as it does every week, carefully examined every play from the game and found insufficient evidence for action.

''Sean Taylor will not be fined,'' NFL spokesman Michael Signora said Thursday. ''There was no video evidence to support a fine.''

Taylor has not commented on the matter. The No. 5 overall draft pick from Miami hasn't spoken to the media since he was arrested and charged with drunken driving Oct. 28. Taylor's difficult rookie year has also included a $25,000 fine for skipping one day of a rookie symposium.

Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said Wednesday he had not discussed the spitting matter with Taylor.

''It really hasn't been a big deal to me,'' said Gibbs, who added, ''I don't have a clue what's happened here.''

Assistant coach Gregg Williams said he did his own investigation and reached the same conclusion as the league.

''I didn't see it take place, and I've studied the film hard, and I can't find anything,'' Williams said Thursday. ''And who am I going to believe? I'm going to believe my guy.''