San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick had his fine of $11,025 for inappropriate language reduced by half because there was no evidence of a racial slur, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

ESPN.com reported that NFL appeals officer Ted Cottrell ruled that Kaepernick used a general profanity directed at Chicago Bears defensive end Lamarr Houston in a Week 2 game.

According to FOX Sports, Cottrell stated in the decision letter that Kaepernick’s conduct still showed a “clear violation of the rule,” which was why half the fine was upheld.

Kaepernick has maintained his innocence. He reportedly was accused of using the N-word after Houston patted Kaepernick on the back following an interception.

George Atallah, assistant executive director of external affairs for the NFL Players Associated, tweeted the union’s disappointment that the fine was not dropped entirely.

“Our union is disappointed that the fine of @Kaepernick7 was not eliminated given the finding there was no racial slur used,” Atallah wrote.