The NFL fined Bengals receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins for a “People’s Elbow” celebration after Chase scored against Houston in Week 2. The league deemed it unsportsmanlike; both are expected to appeal, and Chase says the pair created it for first downs.
Chase confirmed the fines Thursday and said he wants to appeal through the NFL Players Association. The article lists $14,926 as the standard first-offense fine and says the celebration was inspired by WWE star The Rock’s “People’s Elbow.”
Chase also cited 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who was fined over a celebration he said represented drinking juice. Chase argued players have limited room to criticize fines publicly because they risk additional penalties for discussing them on social media.
