The NFL was not in the same celebratory mood as Derek Carr was after the New Orleans Saints' big win over the Dallas Cowboys.
In the second quarter of the game, Carr scored a touchdown on a 1-yard run and celebrated with the Saints taking a 34-13 lead by imitating the trademark dance moves of the late pop star Michael Jackson.
Kerr was not called for a foul for dancing in celebration during the game, but the league fined him $14,000 on Thursday, according to NBC's “Pro Football Talk.”
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagine Images)
The NFL determined that Carr's groin-grabbing gesture was a violation of league rules.
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Carr is in his 11th season in the NFL and this is the second time he has faced disciplinary action from the league.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr reacts after a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagine Images)
In October 2020, Kerr was fined for not adhering to COVID-19 mask-wearing rules while attending an event for his teammate's charitable foundation.
Earlier this week, Carr spoke about the dance move.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr throws a pass during the first half of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagine Images)
“People don't know much about me. Weddings, birthdays, I'm always dancing,” Carr told ESPN. “One time I punched Michael Jackson, [my brothers] “I was like, 'Bro, if you score, you've got to do that.'
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Carr is off to a hot start in his second year as the Saints' quarterback, throwing an NFL-leading five touchdown passes and passing for 443 yards in his first two games as New Orleans beat the Carolina Panthers in Week 1.
New Orleans leads the league with 91 points through two games.
Fox News' Ryan Gaydas contributed to this report.
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