NFL wipes out Ja'Marr Chase's celebration fines on appeal
The league has reversed penalties against Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for a touchdown celebration he said pays tribute to wrestler Dwayne Johnson's 'people's elbow' move. Chase will recover the money he had been ordered to pay.
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What happened
The NFL has rescinded fines against Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase over his touchdown celebration. Chase argued the celebration honors the 'people's elbow,' a move performed by wrestler Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
Why it matters
The ruling means Chase gets back money he had been ordered to pay for the celebration.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 1:19 PM ET: Chase's fines for the celebration were wiped out on NFL appeal.
- Oct 13, 5:43 PM ET: Chase said the celebration was an ode to the 'people's elbow' move.
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