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Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves was fined $8,847 for what the league called “an offensive demonstration” when he pretended to pop the top off the football, a league source confirmed.
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Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves was fined $8,847 by the NFL for an “offensive demonstration” where he pretended to pop the top off the football, as confirmed by a league source in September 2026.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-24",
    "amount": "$8,847",
    "person": "Matt Goncalves"
}
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NFL Fines Player Actions
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September 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/athletic/7626874/2026/09/24/bengals-jamarr-chase-tee-higgins-celebration-fine
For Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, their version of “The People’s Elbow” apparently isn’t for everyone.
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7626874/2026/09/24/bengals-jamarr-chase-tee-higgins-celebration-fine

NFL fined Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins tens of thousands of dollars for 'offensive gestures' during a Week 2 game. The celebration, dubbed 'The People's Elbow,' involved a gesture interpreted as resembling a phallus. Other players were also fined for various celebrations.

NFL Cincinnati Bengals Ja'Marr Chase Tee Higgins Fines Celebrations Football
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Kyle Juszczyk has already appealed a $14,926 fine from the NFL, a league source confirmed, for making what the league said was a beer-chugging gesture after a catch in Sunday’s 49ers-Dolphins game.
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7626412/2026/09/24/kyle-juszczyk-chugging-fine-49ers

NFL player Kyle Juszczyk was fined $14,926 for a 'beer-chugging' gesture, which he claims is a 'juice box' celebration. Another player, Matt Goncalves, was also fined for a similar action.

NFL Fines Celebrations Kyle Juszczyk Matt Goncalves San Francisco 49ers Indianapolis Colts

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