Ja’Marr Chase Successfully Appeals Fines For “People’s Elbow” Touchdown Celebration
Ja’Marr Chase beats the case.
Chase scored two touchdowns while playing against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 20. Days after the game, he was fined for celebrating his touchdowns with a celebration that he later claimed was the “people’s elbow”.
NFL reporter Ian Rapoport took to social media on October 13 to reveal that Chase has successfully appealed both fines. On the appeals office letter, Ja’Marr Chase said that he recieved no warning that the celebration was not allowed.
#Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase won appeals of fines for his “people’s elbow” celebration, as two fines of $14,926 were rescinded from the #Texans game.
From the appeals office letter, “On appeal, Mr. Chase … further contended that even if he committed the violation, his fine should… pic.twitter.com/Rn0MUkd79g
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 13, 2026
With a record of 3-2, the Cincinnati Bengals currently sit at the bottom of the AFC North. Their upcoming opponents include the Baltimore Ravens, the Tennessee Titans, and the Atlanta Falcons.
