The NFL dropped the hammer on Tee Higgins and Amon-Ra St. Brown, each getting slapped with four fines for obscene gestures and illegal celebrations. This isn’t just a one-off thing, these guys got hit multiple times for actions in a single week. It definitely has people talking about what the league is watching for out there.
Higgins’ Wallet Just Got a Lot Lighter
Seriously, can you believe Tee Higgins got hit not once, not twice, but *three separate times* for an obscene gesture? The league office was not messing around with him. On top of that, the Bengals receiver also picked up an additional fine for an illegal celebration or vulgar act, all stemming from their recent win. Each one of these fines was for a hefty $14,926. Do the math, that means Higgins is out a grand total of $59,704! That’s a huge chunk of change just for celebrating. His teammate, Ja’Marr Chase, also felt the sting, grabbing two fines for the exact same amount. It looks like the Bengals’ receiving corps is paying the price for showing a little too much flair.
St. Brown and the Lions Also Took a Hit
It wasn’t just the Bengals who got targeted, though. Over in Detroit, Amon-Ra St. Brown matched Higgins’ four-fine total. The Lions’ wide receiver was fined four separate times for illegal celebrations or vulgar acts, and guess what? He’s on the hook for the exact same total amount as Higgins. That’s a brutal hit to the bank account for two of the league’s most exciting playmakers. But wait, there’s more from Detroit. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs, left tackle Penei Sewell, and wide receiver Jameson Williams also got dinged for the same type of infraction. Williams even added an extra $11,941 fine for taunting. You have to wonder what’s going on with these celebrations that the league is flagging them so hard. Around the league, Week 2 was wild, with a total of 18 fines handed out for obscene gestures or illegal celebrations/vulgar acts.
What’s next for these guys and the league? Are players going to cool it with the celebrations, or will we see more fines stack up in the coming weeks? Everyone’s going to be watching how this plays out moving forward.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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