Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher has been fined $5,690 by the NFL for an unsportsmanlike conduct celebration during the Super Bowl. No penalty flag was thrown during the game.
The incident occurred in the second quarter when he sacked Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and celebrated by mimicking a bow-and-arrow shot. The NFL prohibits celebrations involving violent imagery, including gestures related to weapons such as bows and arrows or guns, leading to the fine.
Jalyx Hunt has been fined $5,690 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct due to his bow-and-arrow sack celebration during the Super Bowl, which the league deemed a “violent gesture.”
The NFL and competition committee addressed this issue during last March’s owners’ meetings, leading to stricter enforcement this season. Multiple players have since been flagged and fined for similar gestures as the league works to eliminate violent imagery from the game.
While fines for such actions can be significantly higher, Hunt’s penalty remained relatively modest due to his rookie status and being a first-time offender. In his debut season, Hunt contributed 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and 21 tackles while playing a rotational role for the Eagles.