The National Football League cracks down on celebrations that might look like gunfire. But Patrick Mahomes seems to have missed the memo.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is one of the latest to use his arms to celebrate a touchdown. And it affected his wallet.
NFL Network reports that Mahomes was fined more than $14,000 for what the league called “a violation of the law”. “Serious gesture”
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Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs passes the ball against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on November 1, September 17, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Timothy T. Ludwig/Getty Images)
Many players have been penalized and fined because they would use celebrations even though they were innocent in the first place.
Last month, the league became “concerned” about the number of celebrations. “Gun-related” offenses earned them stricter penalties.
According to Spotrac, the NFL has paid 17 fines for “obscene gestures” this season – there will be no such fines in 2023.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes steals from Buffalo Bills tackle Jordan Phillips Sunday, Nov. 1, Sept. 17 2024 at Orchard Park (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
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“(The rules) have been on the books for many years. And it didn’t really show up… Didn’t notice much until this year,” said one league executive. told CBS Sports last month “It’s almost their epidemic now.”
“We don’t think it’s appropriate… It sends the wrong message,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell added at the time.
Mahomes was fined $50,000 last year. Base of using insulting words against officials
The adjustment added insult to injury for Mahomes, as his Chiefs suffered their first loss of the season after winning their first nine games.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is pressured by Buffalo Bills quarterback Taron Johnson as he passes at Highmark Stadium. (Photo by Mark Konezny-Imagn)
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Their schedule is easier on Sunday. When they visited Carolina to face the Panthers.
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