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Ja’Marr Chase’s fines for the people’s elbow celebration get rescinded by NFL

Good news for fans of fun. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had his fines from Week 2 rescinded by the NFL. Chase had two fines from that game, while Tee Higgins had four. There is still no word on…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:43 PM
Ja’Marr Chase’s fines for the people’s elbow celebration get rescinded by NFL
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL has rescinded two Week 2 celebration fines issued to Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
  • Chase and Tee Higgins claimed the routine was an homage to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's wrestling move.
  • Tee Higgins received four fines from the same game, which have not yet been changed.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL has rescinded fines issued to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase following a controversial celebration in Week 2. Chase had received two fines from the league related to the incident, which the players claimed was an homage to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's wrestling move combined with a first down gesture.

Bengals teammate Tee Higgins was assessed four fines from the same contest, though there has been no confirmation that his penalties have been altered. Patrick Judis notes that the celebration is expected to be shelved going forward.

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