Travis Kelce’s punishment revealed by NFL for his celebration after breaking Tony Gonzalez’s Chiefs record
Travis Kelce has been fined more than $14,000 by the NFL for his slam-dunk touchdown celebration through the uprights on Christmas Day in tribute to Tony Gonzalez.
That score broke Gonzalez’s record for most receiving touchdowns in a Chiefs uniform, with the NFL legend using that celebration throughout his career before it became a penalized offense.
The NFL categorized the fine under unsportsmanlike conduct because Kelce used a prop as part of a celebration. In response, Gonzalez said he would help pay Kelce’s fine.
Kelce’s record-breaking score came in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a touchdown that helped Kansas City secure the No. 1 playoff spot in the AFC.
Gonzalez played for the Chiefs from 1997 through 2008, with Kelce coming to Kansas City in 2013.
Gonazlez finished his NFL career with 111 touchdowns, 35 of which came after leaving Kansas City.
Kelce was fined more than $14,000 for this touchdown celebration against Pittsburgh
The celebration was a tribute to Gonzalez, who says he will help Kelce pay the NFL’s fine
Kelce makes around $1 million per game, with the fine being a slap on the wrist to his net worth.
Kelce has only played for the Chiefs in his professional career and will likely only play in Kansas City when the day comes that he retires.
The 35-year-old has teased his own retirement in recent weeks with a statement on his podcast, saying he doesn’t know if he has 40 more NFL games left in him.
Kelce has been in the spotlight for the past two seasons due to his relationship with Taylor Swift.
His romance has opened many doors for him, including a larger fan base for his podcast “New Heights” and being the host of “Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?” on PrimeVideo.