D.J. Swearinger talks too much. He is too cocky. His confidence doesn’t match his resume. All were among the Broncos’ complaints about the Houston Texans’ loquacious defensive back last week.

When it comes to assessing fines, the NFL doesn’t calculate popularity. Swearinger was not fined for the hit that left Wes Welker concussed last Saturday, an NFL source told the Post. Peyton Manning was docked $8,268 — his first league fine — for taunting Swearinger after completing a touchdown pass.

Texans coach Bill O’Brien and Swearinger both felt the defensive back did not merit additional discipline. He was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness for a shoulder/forearm shiver hit into a ducking Welker after the receiver caught a 9-yard pass in the second quarter.

DENVER, CO – AUGUST 23: Houston Texans strong safety D.J. Swearinger (36) puts a big hit on Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) after a catch up the middle during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. D.J. Swearinger; was flagged on the play. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)

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