Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase have both been fined by the NFL for a celebration they performed during the Cincinnati Bengals’ win over the Houston Texans, with Chase revealing the gesture was inspired by WWE legend The Rock.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase were fined by the NFL for an unsportsmanlike conduct celebration performed during their Week 2 victory over the Houston Texans. Chase revealed that the celebration was inspired by WWE legend The Rock's "people's elbow" move, which they performed following a Chase touchdown.
The standard fine for a first offense of this nature is $14,926. Chase confirmed the fines on Thursday and stated his intention to appeal the penalties through the NFL Players Association, voicing frustration over the league's strict limitations on celebrations.
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