Stefon Diggs penalized for goal post celebration during Commanders game
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Stefon Diggs received a 15-yard penalty for an unsportsmanlike conduct celebration during the Washington Commanders' game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 13. Following his touchdown catch from Jayden Daniels in the fourth quarter, Diggs wrapped his arms around the goal post, violating NFL rules. The penalty derailed Washington's plans for a two-point conversion attempt, forcing them to settle for a 48-yard extra point instead. The Commanders lost the game 24-22, with the missed conversion opportunity impacting their chance to tie late in the game. Diggs acknowledged the mistake, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness in the moments of celebration.
- •Diggs celebrated by using the goal post after a fourth-quarter touchdown.
- •The penalty forced Washington to attempt a longer extra point instead of a two-point conversion.
- •Washington lost the game 24-22 to Philadelphia on September 13.
- •The Commanders' coach and quarterback stressed the need for smarter celebrations.
- •This was Diggs' first touchdown as a Commander after joining from the Patriots.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Stefon Diggs fined for jumping on goalpost after Week 1 TD
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Stefon Diggs Penalized for Goal Post Celebration
"Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs punctuated his first touchdown as a member of the team with a celebration that hurt Washington on the field and hurt Diggs in the wallet.
"The Commanders star's first touchdown with Washington drew a 15-yard penalty, wiping out a planned two-point try in a 24-22 loss to the Eagles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 8:15 PMStefon Diggs fined for jumping on goalpost after Week 1 TD
Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs punctuated his first touchdown as a member of the team with a celebration that hurt Washington on the field and hurt Diggs in the wallet.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:03 PMStefon Diggs Penalized for Goal Post Celebration
The Commanders star's first touchdown with Washington drew a 15-yard penalty, wiping out a planned two-point try in a 24-22 loss to the Eagles.
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