Darnell Washington fined for vulgar celebration after touchdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington has been fined $14,926 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct following a vulgar celebration during his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. The incident occurred at Stade de France in Paris, marking the first touchdown scored in France. Washington's fine is part of ongoing disciplinary action affecting Steelers players, as he becomes the fifth team member fined this season. This is the first fine for Washington in 2026, whose team has historically ranked among the most fined in the league over recent years.
- •Washington fined for a vulgar celebration after scoring a touchdown
- •Fine amounts to $14,926 for unsportsmanlike conduct
- •Incident took place during the Steelers' game in Paris
- •Washington is the fifth Steelers player fined this season
- •Steelers consistently ranked among most-fined NFL teams over recent years
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Tight End Fined for ‘Vulgar’ Celebration
"Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington was fined by the NFL for his vulgar celebration against the New Orleans Saints […]
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