Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce is at odds with the NFL over the league’s interpretation of violent gestures.
Throughout this week’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast, Kelce got here to the protection of New York Jets vast receiver Allen Lazard, who drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for a finger gun celebration throughout Sunday’s recreation towards the Denver Broncos.
Allen Lazard (10) of the New York Jets celebrates a primary down towards the Denver Broncos through the third quarter, however was penalized for the response at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Luke Hales/Getty Photos)
Kelce, who used to do a “bow and arrow” celebration throughout video games, stated he disagrees with giving gamers penalties that instantly affect the sport.
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“I do know we don’t need this to be like ‘Oh, NFL gamers taking pictures weapons,’ – I get that. However that is so refined. Except you’re doing it at a defender, it shouldn’t be a flag,” Kelce stated.
“If you wish to positive the man after the sport for doing it, no matter. That’s as much as the NFL for wanting to guard their league, however I believe it’s completely ridiculous {that a} man is on the bottom taking pictures pointing fingers for getting a primary down saying, ‘We’re going that approach’ or no matter he is perhaps doing – I simply assume it’s an excessive amount of, man. It’s an excessive amount of, and it is affecting the sport within the unsuitable approach.”
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce (87) celebrates a catch towards Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) through the second half of an NFL soccer recreation, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Picture/Brynn Anderson)
Kelce stated he is aware of the league’s coverage on violent gestures has been round for a while, and joked that he does not need the NFL to get “on my a–” for expressing his opinion.
“It’s my Second Modification, I’ve the fitting to bear arms,” he stated with amusing.
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Former Philadelphia Eagles middle Jason Kelce agreed along with his brother, and stated the rule must be towards gamers directing the movement at a specific individual or participant.
“If it’s directed at someone . . . I agree it must be taunting. However in the event you’re simply doing it like I’m taking pictures weapons up on the sky, what the hell are we doing? How is that taunting?”
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce warms up earlier than the beginning of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Picture/Ashley Landis)
Lazard, 28, stated Wednesday that he expects to problem what is going to possible be a positive from the league, including that he hadn’t been “warned” towards that sort of celebration.
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“If I’m, they’re undoubtedly going to exempt it, as a result of it wouldn’t make sense to positive somebody for one thing you by no means warned them [about]. It’s like implementing a brand new driving rule. For those who’re driving down the road with just one hand, and also you by no means advised me that I can solely drive with two palms, that is not a lawful democracy in that sense.”
A number of NFL gamers have been fined this season for related celebrations throughout video games.
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