Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown said the league is deceiving players by setting up what appears to be celebratory areas around the field and charging them fines for the act.
Mr Brown was referring in particular to the charity Salvation Army's innovative Christmas decoration, a giant red kettle. Four kettles were placed around the field, and Mr. Brown couldn't help but try his hand at them. jump into one for his touchdown celebration during the Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Perhaps surprisingly, Brown was fined $5,481 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct.
“They're on every corner.”
A week later, Brown said she intended to appeal the fine.
“I'd rather cut it in half and donate it to the Salvation Army,” he told podcast host Deanna Russini.scoop city. ”
Brown then theorized that the league was trying to get players to jump into the kettle before fining them.
“They're in every corner (of the field) and there's four of them like bait,” Brown said. continuation. “It's bait, it's ready.”
Oddly enough, officials did not punish Brown for excessive celebration during the touchdown. But what makes things even more confusing about this ordeal is how the NFL has handled kettle-related celebrations in the past.
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In particular, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has a long history with Kettle. No fines were imposed in 2016, but jump into the kettle for his rookie year touchdown celebration.
in 2017he was seen jumping into the kettle during an out-of-game appearance, further deepening the tradition.
That same season, then-Seattle Seahawks cornerback Justin Coleman jumped in One red display after returning an interception for a touchdown. He was not fined, but was given a penalty for his antics during the match.
However, in 2018, Elliott once again celebrated with charity decorations, but this time he was reportedly fined $13,369. NBC Sports.
2022 also had mixed results. a Whack-A-Mole Celebration Three Cowboys players were seen in the kettle in late November, but were not fined.
But it was only about a week later that the Cowboys held a “Zeek in the Box” celebration in which Elliott jumped into the kettle again. Teammate and quarterback Dak Prescott sacked him, and both were subsequently fined. $13,261 For unsportsmanlike conduct.
Thanksgiving 2023 celebration The incident involving four Cowboys resulted in zero fines, even though the players ate the turkey leg hidden inside the kettle.
It's certainly a strange tradition for the NFL to choose which of these celebrations will result in a fine, since it's hard to imagine players jumping into a gaping hole just a few feet from the end zone. . The players clearly think the prop will be allowed by the league considering it was provided by a charitable sponsor.
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