Jameson Williams has fines for celebration rescinded by NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams successfully appealed two fines totaling nearly $27,000 for his celebration gesture during Week 2 against the Bills. The NFL initially penalized him for taunting and an illegal celebration, which resembled smoking. Williams argued that marijuana is legal in many states and denied that his gesture was offensive. The NFL's appeals officer Derrick Brooks acknowledged the rescindment but advised Williams to celebrate professionally. The decision raises questions about the league's approach to player celebrations moving forward.
- •Williams was fined $26,867 for two celebration-related penalties.
- •He argued that his gesture was not offensive and related to legal marijuana.
- •The NFL appeals officer rescinded the fines but advised professionalism.
- •Williams had a two-touchdown performance against the Cardinals following his celebration.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — How Jameson Williams successfully argued against his fine for smoking gesture
"The Lions receiver was fined nearly $27,000 for the gesture in Week 2.
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