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Fearing Another Fine, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins & Others Forced to Adjust Their Celebrations in Week 3

NFL players have always found creative ways to celebrate touchdowns, but several stars appeared to take a more cautious approach in Week 3. Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Amon-Ra St. Brown all kept their celebrations relatively simple after being hit…

By Dhruv Singh · Essentially Sports

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

NFL stars Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Amon-Ra St. Brown altered their touchdown celebrations in Week 3.
Chase and Higgins were fined a combined $89,556 by the NFL for a Week 2 celebration.
Amon-Ra St. Brown was fined $59,704 for a Week 2 celebration involving Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams.

The Story in 60 Seconds

NFL wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Amon-Ra St. Brown simplified their touchdown celebrations during Week 3 following significant league fines in Week 2. Chase and Higgins both scored during the Cincinnati Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, opting for subdued celebrations instead of elaborate routines.

The adjustments followed substantial league penalties, including a combined $89,556 fine for Chase and Higgins over a wrestling-themed gesture classified as obscene. St. Brown previously accrued $59,704 across four fines for a simulated smoking routine, which also resulted in fines for Detroit Lions teammates Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams.

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