NFL Fines Derek Carr for Imitating Michael Jackson

By Admin | September 20, 2024

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NFL fined New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr $14,000 after his controversial celebration.

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He imitated the style of 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson during the victory against the Dallas Cowboys (44-19) in the game of week 2.

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This peculiar Michael Jackson-style celebration apparently did not go down well with the top brass of American football in the NFL.

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Today Derek Carr woke up to the news that he will have to pay the sum of $14,000 dollars as punishment for his somewhat provocative celebration.

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With this, Derek Carr sees his second fine in his extensive career in the NFL.

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His first sanction was during the COVID-19 pandemic when he received a sanction for taking a photo without wearing a mask at a public event.

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Derek Carr is in his second season with the New Orleans Saints and in this season's start, he has 443 yards through the air and 5 touchdown passes.

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He also scored a rushing touchdown, the same one for which he celebrated and was fined.

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