Jets’ Allen Lazard likely to appeal NFL fine for finger-gun celebration; Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb punished for taunting, ‘violent gesture’

The NFL announced 25 player fines on Saturday for actions during games in Week 4.

Among them is a $14,069 fine to New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard for “Unsportsmanlike Conduct (violent gesture),” which was the result of him celebrating a first-down reception with finger guns.

Not only did Lazard draw a fine, but during the game he was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct for the celebration, wiping out a 13-yard gain.

That was Lazard’s first unsportsmanlike conduct fine this season. Should he be flagged again, the NFL will take $19,697 from him.

Players are allowed to appeal fines, and that’s what it sounds like Lazard plans to do.

“If I am [fined], they are definitely going to exempt it,” Lazard said this week. “It wouldn’t make sense to fine someone for something you never warned them [about]. It’s like implementing a new driving rule: If you are driving down the street with only one hand, you never told me I can only drive with only two hands. That’s unfair. That’s not a lawful democracy in that sense.”

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 26: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates during an NFL football game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was handed a pair of fines for a total of $25,324 thanks to two unsportsmanlike conduct/violent gesture violations during the win over the New York Giants.

The first offense came during his 55-yard touchdown reception for throwing the ball after he entered the end zone. The second was due to more finger guns.

This isn’t the first time the NFL has disciplined Lamb this season. He was fined $22,511 for an unnecessary roughness infraction in Week 3 for lowering his shoulder and hitting Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton in the chest with the top of his helmet.

One other fine handed out this week, which will further cement the NFL as the “No Fun…

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Publish date : 2024-10-05 20:57:40

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