Claims by the Carolina Panthers that linebacker Vontaze Burfict of the Cincinnati Bengals intentionally twisted their ankles are being investigated by the league office, which could levy a fine or suspension if evidence of intent to injure is revealed.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and tight end Greg Olsen experienced ankle issues this season, and when they scored separate touchdowns on Sunday, Burfict appeared to twist their ankles.

Last season, Burfict led the NFL with eight personal foul penalties.

“I don’t have any comment on it,” Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Monday. “Ankle wrenching … that sounds like the WWF.”

Burfict has been fined multiple times by the league for past transgressions, was penalized twice for personal fouls in the 37-37 tie, and on Monday, Olsen called for a stiffer punishment.

“I think instances like that, that are so clearly premeditated that he had in his mind if those opportunities, that he was going to try to attack not only guys’ legs, but guys who were coming off ankle problems specifically, there’s no room for it. I think the punishment needs to go beyond a fine,” Olsen said. “The league says they care about player safety. We’ll find out what they really think.”

Burfict has been fined at least three times, once at the $10,000 level — for striking Packers tight end Ryan Taylor below the belt last season — and twice at $21,000 for hits on receivers James Jones (Packers) and Stephen Hill (then with the Jets, now on the Carolina Panthers practice squad).