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NFL changes rules on touchdown celebration penalties for players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:18 PM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

NFL changes rules on touchdown celebration penalties for players

Summary

The NFL and NFLPA announced new guidance regarding touchdown celebrations on October 11, 2026. Players will no longer face fines for imitating drinking beverages during these celebrations, responding to recent fines imposed on several players, including Kyle Juszczyk. The decision came after feedback about clarity on acceptable celebrations, with 20 fines recently appealed. Celebrations that are still prohibited include sexual gestures, drug use, and violence. The NFL's updated guidance aims to ensure players can celebrate freely without immediate penalties.

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By the Numbers

•New guidelines announced on October 11, 2026, relieve celebration fines.
•Players previously fined for imitating drinking beverages will no longer be penalized.
•Kyle Juszczyk's fine was rescinded amid broader rule changes.
•Prohibited gestures still include sexual acts and depictions of drug use.
•The NFL aims for clearer communication on acceptable celebrations.

Latest Updates

7:18 PMYahoo Sports — NFL announces new guidance on touchdow celebrations

What they're saying

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If there’s one thing we know about the National Football League, it’s that they aim to maintain a squeaky-clean image in the public eye. Recently, multiple players have been imitating drinking beverages during touchdown celebrations, resulting in NFL fines. According to Nick Wagoner of ESPN, the NFLPA and the NFL released a joint statement Wednesday…
— Yahoo Sports

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