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NFL Fines Bengals Players for "People's Elbow"
25 Sep
Summary
- Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were fined for their new celebration.
- Fines totaled $89,556 for six instances of the "People's Elbow."
- Chase plans to appeal, citing unfairness and stifled player fun.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have been penalized by the NFL for their touchdown celebration, dubbed the "People's Elbow." Chase confirmed that he and Higgins received multiple fines for their new celebratory move, totaling six infractions.
Each fine amounted to $14,926. Higgins incurred four fines, accumulating $59,704, while Chase received two fines totaling $29,852. Chase indicated a desire to appeal these penalties, arguing that the celebration was a unique expression and that the league was stifling player enjoyment.
Chase drew a comparison to San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who also received a fine for a celebration Chase felt was misinterpreted. Chase believes that star players need to collaborate with the NFL Player Association to advocate for fair treatment regarding such penalties.
Officially, the league will release all Week 2 fines on Saturday. The outcomes of any appeals filed by Chase and Higgins will not be publicly announced by the league, leaving it to the players to share their results. A precedent for successful appeals was set when Bengals receiver Andrei Iosivas won an appeal against a fine for a bow-and-arrow celebration in 2024.
