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NFL Fines Saints' Derek Carr $14,000 for Michael Jackson-Inspired Touchdown Dance

Carr's celebration during a blowout win over the Cowboys included a controversial crotch grab, leading to league discipline.

  • Derek Carr performed a Michael Jackson-inspired dance after scoring a touchdown in the Saints' 44-19 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
  • The NFL fined Carr $14,000 for the celebration, citing the crotch-grabbing gesture as a violation of league rules.
  • Carr stated that his brothers had encouraged him to perform the dance if he scored a touchdown.
  • Despite the fine, Carr has had a strong start to the season, leading the NFL in several passing categories.
  • The Saints have scored 91 points in their first two games, topping the league in offensive production.
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