Talk about a fine that’s 100% worth it — and utterly nonsensical at that.
In what has become the norm, Miami Dolphins superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill once again had an absolutely huge game — this time against the Carolina Panthers — a contest which featured a touchdown on Hill’s stat sheet. There were also some absolute fireworks set off across the entire league thanks to his celebration.
With less than two minutes to go in the first half, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hit Hill on a 1-on-1 go route while he was creating separation, with the duo putting together a 41-yard touchdown for Miami.
When Hill got into the end zone, however, he didn’t stop running. Sprinting across, he ended up finding an NFL social media worker in the back of the end zone recording with his phone. Well, in incredibly glorious fashion, Hill took the phone and recorded himself doing one of his trademark backflips, flashing a peace sign before signing off and heading towards the Phins sideline.
WATCH:
Tyreek Hill grabbed a phone from some dude after a 41-yard TD and did a back flip with the phone in his hand.
Need that video ASAP.
Tyreek Hill was penalized for doing it. pic.twitter.com/eX9LdRpj65
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 15, 2023
And here is the point of view shot, which is some pure grade A ish.
The NFL deleted the Tyreek Hill POV video, here it is again 🤣pic.twitter.com/8q0vIqiDGwhttps://t.co/co6c81d4nb
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 15, 2023
Hill was ridiculously given a taunting penalty and will most likely be fined (due to the no props rule) for what is easily one of the greatest touchdown celebrations in league history, shamefully putting a damper on this beautiful gem.
And this, NFL, is exactly why we call you the … NO FUN LEAGUE. (RELATED: Massive Brawl Pops Off Between San Francisco 49ers And Cleveland Browns)
Cut it out and let the boys play.