According to a source who spoke to ESPN, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been
penalized for his celebration after a score in Week 2 that was played in the style of Michael Jackson.
On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 44-19. Carr scored a touchdown by sneaking the ball in from the 1-yard line, which was the first play of the touchdown
Afterwards, he performed a dancing motion that had become famous thanks to Jackson, which entailed his clutching at his crotch.According to the current regulation,
" This is despite the fact that the National Football League (NFL) modified several of the rules regarding touchdown celebrations in 2017.
In spite of the fact that the fines for Week 2 have not yet been made public, the amount of $14,069 is the penalty
for a first-time offense of unsportsmanlike conduct. On the occasion of the celebration, Carr was not flagged.
According to Carr, he made the decision to celebrate because he had made a promise to his family that he would perform a dance by Jackson if he scored a touchdown during this league season.
As far as I am concerned, not a lot of people know a lot about me... Following the game, Carr stated, "I'm always dancing, whether it's for birthdays or weddings."
"One time I hit the Michael Jackson and [my brothers] were like, 'Bro, you have to do that if you score.'"