NFL won't fine Ezekiel Elliott for Salvation Army celebration
Getty ImagesCowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott drew a 15-yard penalty when he scored a touchdown and celebrated by jumping into an oversized Salvation Army kettle on Sunday night. But he won’t be punished beyond that. The NFL confirmed today that Elliott won’t be fined for the celebration, which drew a lot of attention on social media — including from the Salvation Army, which appreciated Elliott’s gesture. On the one hand, the NFL’s decision only reinforces the idea that the league’s fines ..>> view originalTime for Patriots fans to book a flight to Houston ... again
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Saturday, February 4, 2017
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