Travis Kelce Fined for Touchdown Celebration Honoring Chiefs Legend Tony Gonzalez

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, in a moment of triumph and tribute, was fined $14,069 by the NFL for his touchdown celebration during their Christmas Day victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kelce, who surpassed Tony Gonzalez’s franchise record for most receiving touchdowns, celebrated by dunking the ball over the goalpost, a signature move of the legendary tight end. While a fitting homage, the NFL deemed the celebration a violation of its unsportsmanlike conduct rule, classifying the football and goalpost as “props.”

Gonzalez, known for his iconic goalpost dunks throughout his career, has graciously offered to cover the fine, expressing his appreciation for Kelce’s recognition. This incident highlights a shift in NFL celebration rules. While previously allowed, the goalpost dunk was outlawed in 2014 following an incident where New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham dislodged the goalpost during a similar celebration. Despite the fine, Kelce’s record-breaking touchdown and his tribute to Gonzalez will undoubtedly be remembered as a memorable moment in Chiefs history.