Ja’Marr Chase calls out NFL for celebration fines after he and Tee Higgins get fined

Cincinnati Bengals stars Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have drawn criticism after being fined for their "people’s elbow" celebration following touchdowns. Chase, in a tweet, called on NFL players and the NFLPA to fight against these celebratory fines, stating, "I’m getting fined for an elbow. It’s a wrestling move." This isn't the first time Chase has faced a fine; his previous infraction involved spitting on Jalen Ramsey and resulted in a hefty fine and suspension.

Chase's five other fines have totaled under $100,000. The exact amount of the current fine has not been disclosed, but the reporting will be updated once it becomes available. The decision to fine players for celebrations, despite the NFL's attempt to roll back strict rules before the 2017 season, highlights the league's focus on generating engagement on social media, even at the expense of penalizing players.