Giants" Amukamara Clears Tests and May Face Broncos Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara, who left last Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys with a concussion, was cleared to practice Friday and will probably play Sunday when the Giants face the Denver Broncos. The Giants said Amukamara had passed the N.F.L.-mandated concussion protocol of tests and evaluations. Coach Tom Coughlin said Amukamara would play, "barring any setbacks." Running back Brandon Jacobs, who returned to the team this week, could see action as well, especially in goal-line or short-yardage situations. "He's in good shape," Coughlin said. He told me he's done a lot of running in a lot of heat in Atlanta. GOLDSON FINED FOR HIT ON JET Tampa Bay safety Dashon Goldson has been fined $30,000 by the N.F.L. for hitting Jets tight end Jeff Cumberland in the head and neck area in the season opener last Sunday. The hit drew an unnecessary roughness penalty. Cumberland needed stitches to his chin. In other punishments resulting from that game, Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David was docked $7,875 for unnecessary roughness, and Jets safety Dawan Landry was fined $21,000 for unnecessary roughness. PACKERS" MATTHEWS PENALIZED Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews was fined $15,000 for a hit on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the teams" opener. The N.F.L. said Matthews was fined "for striking an opponent late." A fracas between players from both teams followed. COLTS LOSE BALLARD Colts running back Vick Ballard will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Coach Chuck Pagano said Ballard was hurt making a cut in practice Thursday. The former Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is expected to start Sunday against Miami.