The goalpost can be used as a prop during celebrations—as long as it is not touched.
On Monday night against the Texans, Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba dunked the football over the crossbar after scoring a touchdown. However, because he touched the goalpost during his celebration, he was flagged and subsequently fined.
The price tag? $14,491.
Although the NFL decided several years ago to become more lenient with celebrations—shifting from the “No Fun League” to what some call the “Some Fun League”—touching the goalpost remains strictly prohibited. This rule exists mainly because Saints tight end Jimmy Graham once moved the goalpost while dunking the ball, prompting the league to clamp down on such actions.
Looking ahead, JSN might want to consider a finger roll instead. If his fingers hit the yellow crossbar again, the NFL will be reaching into his pockets once more.
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