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NFL Fines BillsJosh Allen, Elijah Moore Over Post-TD ‘Violent Gesture’

The penalties follow a preseason ban on throat-slash and simulated gunfire celebrations.

Overview

  • After a postgame review, the NFL’s Office of Gameday Accountability fined Allen $14,491 and Moore $13,888 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • The gestures came after Allen’s third-quarter 1-yard rushing touchdown against the Chiefs, were described as a throat-slash or finger-guns motion, and were not flagged during the game.
  • The league did not explain why Allen’s fine exceeded Moore’s despite both participating in the same celebration.
  • Two other Bills were fined from the same game: Christian Benford $14,714 for illegal use of the helmet and Ty Johnson $10,778 for a facemask.
  • Reporting noted the fines exceed the $11,593 base taunting benchmark and represent a minor hit to Allen’s $330 million deal compared with Moore’s $2.5 million salary.