Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase gets his second win in as many days and this time he won against the NFL
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is having his recent fines rescinded. Chase won appeals of fines for performing “The People’s Elbow” celebration, making an already good week for the two-time All-Pro even better.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is having his recent fines rescinded.
Per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Chase won appeals of fines for performing “The People’s Elbow” celebration. Chase was fined twice, each for $14,926, following the Bengals Week 2 victory over the Houston Texans.
And he even got an explanation as to why.
Why Ja’Marr Chase’s appeals were successful
Chase was fined because the league deemed the celebration he and fellow Bengals wideout Tee Higgins performed multiple times in Houston were offensive. The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones reported it “can be interpreted as resembling a phallus.”
Chase’s argument against it, and his contention of not knowing what was allowed, held up for him.
On appeal, Mr. Chase … further contended that even if he committed the violation, his fine should be reduced because he received no warning that this was not allowed. He added that this is a new celebration with his teammate and that it is not offensive. Mr. Chase finally stated that the NFL is assuming the worst of him and his teammate without discussing with the NFLPA.
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Per Ian Rapoport
Chase and Higgins were fined a combined $89,556 for a total of six celebrations. There is no word if whether or not Higgins’ fines are being rescinded. Higgins was docked four times for a total of $59,704, $14,926 for each offense.
Chase was adamant the celebration was not offensive, revealing to reporters days after the game he would appeal
“I don’t know. I’m trying to figure out because that’s not what it is,” Chase said on Sept. 24. “This is literally like a wrestling move. You know what I’m saying? So I don’t know. Maybe I should stop. I don’t know.”
Continuing a good week for Chase
The last couple of days have been good for Chase. He was able to clear the concussion protocol in time for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. In that game, he caught six receptions for 77 yards and his fourth touchdown of the season. His latest TD was yet another highlight reel moment for the 26-year-old in which he made a one-handed grab after the ball bounced off his shoulder pad.
The 45-yard score was Chase’s 20th of at least 40 yards in his career. He became the fifth player all-time under the age of 27 with at least 20, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Lance Alworth (26), Randy Moss (26), Jerry Rice (24) and Bob Hayes (23).
And now, he has some more money back in his pocket.
