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NFL Fines Steelers’ DeShon Elliott Over Unapproved Black Towel

The penalty reflects a rule that restricts on-field towels to white or league-approved branding.

Overview

  • The league cited a dress-code violation after Elliott wore a black towel in the Week 4 win over the Vikings in Ireland.
  • PennLive reports the fine at $5,979 based on an NFL email, while other outlets listed $5,797.
  • The NFL policy allows only plain white towels or those bearing NFL or approved-partner logos and forbids personal messages or symbols.
  • Elliott criticized the decision on Instagram, writing that the league is focused on the wrong things.
  • The safety had just returned from a knee injury and recorded six tackles, an interception, a sack, and two pass breakups.