Stefon Diggs penalized for goalpost celebration after TD with Commanders
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Stefon Diggs celebrated his first touchdown for the Washington Commanders by hugging the goalpost during Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 13, 2026. The act drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, forcing Washington to take an extra point instead of attempting a two-point conversion. Diggs caught a 10-yard pass from Jayden Daniels, bringing the team within two points of the Eagles in the fourth quarter. Following the penalty, Philadelphia scored again, extending their lead. Diggs has previously received similar penalties for touching the goalpost during celebrations in 2017.
- •Stefon Diggs scored on a 10-yard pass from Jayden Daniels.
- •The touchdown brought the Commanders within two points.
- •Diggs' hug of the goalpost drew a 15-yard penalty.
- •Philadelphia scored a touchdown immediately after the penalty.
- •The Commanders lost to the Eagles 24-22.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Stefon Diggs' TD celebration hugging the goalpost, draws penalty in Week 1
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Stefon Diggs penalized for celebration after first TD with Commanders, ruining 2-point conversion shot in loss to Eagles
"Stefon Diggs celebrated his first Commanders touchdown by hugging the goal post. He picked up a penalty for the gesture.
"Stefon Diggs wrapped himself around the field goal post after scoring a touchdown on Sunday afternoon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:38 PMStefon Diggs' TD celebration hugging the goalpost, draws penalty in Week 1
Stefon Diggs celebrated his first Commanders touchdown by hugging the goal post. He picked up a penalty for the gesture.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:35 PMStefon Diggs penalized for celebration after first TD with Commanders, ruining 2-point conversion shot in loss to Eagles
Stefon Diggs wrapped himself around the field goal post after scoring a touchdown on Sunday afternoon.
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