Ben Baby, an ESPN writer covering the Cincinnati Bengals, reported on running back Chase Brown being fined $5,481 for jumping into the Salvation Army kettle after scoring a touchdown in a game against the Dallas Cowboys. Brown was inspired by past players, like Ezekiel Elliott, who had done the same during the holiday season. The NFL prohibits the use of props in celebrations, and the league has been inconsistent in penalizing players for this action. Additionally, two other Bengals players were fined for illegal tackles, while a Cowboys player was ...
