Ja’Marr Chase fined by NFL for ‘violent gesture’ on TD celebration
Ja’Marr Chase’s pocketbook is a little bit lighter this week.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Saturday that the Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Chase has been fined $19,697 by the NFL for “unsportsmanlike conduct/violent gesture.” The fine apparently stems from a touchdown celebration that Chase did in Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens.
During the second quarter of that game, Chase got loose for a 41-yard TD reception from quarterback Joe Burrow. Chase did his customary “Griddy” dance in the end zone, but he also finished his celebration by pretending to lift up the side of his jersey.
Here is the video.
BURROW TO CHASE. 41-YARD TD.
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: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/7ZRVX14NHN— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2024
That definitely did not look like very much. But the gesture may have been interpreted by the NFL as Chase showing off an imaginary gun tucked into his waistband.
For the three-time Pro Bowler Chase, that was his fourth touchdown of the season as well as the 33rd of his pro career. He is no stranger to monetary discipline from the NFL though as he already got fined for his in-game behavior earlier this season.
