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Darius Slayton Criticizes NFL's Uneven Enforcement of Gesture Penalties

The New York Giants receiver highlights inconsistencies in the league's crackdown on violent gestures after being penalized for a common celebration.

  • The NFL has intensified its crackdown on violent gestures, penalizing players for actions deemed unsportsmanlike.
  • Darius Slayton of the New York Giants was penalized for using a finger gun gesture during a game against the Seattle Seahawks.
  • Other players, including Patrick Mahomes and CeeDee Lamb, used similar gestures without receiving penalties, prompting accusations of a double standard.
  • Slayton expressed frustration on social media, pointing out the inconsistency in the league's enforcement of its rules.
  • The NFL's policy on violent gestures aims to maintain decorum, but players and commentators argue that it affects the game's entertainment value.
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