NFL Fines Josh Allen $14,819 for ‘Violent’ Touchdown Celebration — But Fans Say the League Has Gone TOO FAR 😡🏈.Ng1

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has found himself in the NFL’s disciplinary spotlight again — this time, not for a hit, but for a celebration.

According to league officials, the 29-year-old star was fined $14,819 for what the NFL described as a “violent and unsportsmanlike” touchdown celebration during last week’s win. The incident occurred after Allen bulldozed into the end zone on a 7-yard run, spiking the football near a defender and flexing intensely toward the opposing sideline.

While many fans saw it as a moment of passion and leadership, the league didn’t agree. Under the NFL’s “unsportsmanlike conduct” rules, gestures perceived as taunting or aggressive are subject to monetary penalties.

The fine sparked an immediate reaction online, with fans — and even some analysts — calling the decision “ridiculous.”

“You fine Josh Allen for showing emotion, but let defensive players celebrate sacks like WWE wrestlers?” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Others defended the NFL’s stance, saying the league must maintain consistent standards to prevent potential altercations.

Allen, meanwhile, didn’t seem too fazed. When asked about the fine, he smirked and said, “I guess I got too hyped. I’ll take that one. But I’m not changing who I am.”

Bills head coach Sean McDermott backed his quarterback, calling him “the emotional core of this team.” He added, “Josh plays with heart — and sometimes that spills over. I’ll never fault him for that.”

Despite the fine, Allen’s performance remains dominant. He’s thrown for over 2,300 yards this season and continues to be one of the league’s most electrifying dual-threat quarterbacks.

This isn’t the first time Allen has drawn league attention for his celebrations — last season, he was warned after pretending to hurdle a defender post-touchdown, though no fine was issued at the time.

Whether this latest penalty changes his approach remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure — Josh Allen’s fire is part of what makes him, and the Bills, must-watch football every week.