Josh Allen fined over $14,000 for 'violent' touchdown celebration

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Josh Allen fined over $14,000 for 'violent' touchdown celebration
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Add Josh Allen to the list of players fined by the NFL this season.

The Bills quarterback, 29, was hit with a fine due to what the league called a “violent gesture” during Buffalo’s 28-21 win over the Chiefs last week. Following a third-quarter touchdown by the QB, Allen appeared to make a throat slash gesture as part of his celebration with teammate Elijah Moore.

Elijah Moore and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills celebrate after a touchdown during the third quarter in the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 2, 2025.Allen was hit with a $14,491 fine, while Moore was fined $13,888 for a similar action on the same play. Additionally, cornerback Christian Benford was fined $14,714 for an unnecessary roughness violation on a play, in which he was ruled to have used his helmet illegally when he hit Kansas City receiver Xavier Worthy.Unearthed 'poison pill' from blockbuster NFL trade blocks star from Super Bowl champsCLAIM YOUR UNDERDOG BONUS NOW Must be 18+ and present in a state where Underdog operates. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GABMLER or visit. NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY . New York Post receives revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and when you make a purchase. The Underdog promo code might vary by location. As for the Allen fine, although the quarterback didn’t taunt an opponent with his gesture, the NFL — as well as other professional leagues — has made it clear they don’t want players participating in those types of celebrations.He got a $7,000 fine when he threw a ball into the stands following a touchdown versus the Miami Dolphins in 2019. Allen was previously hit with a $15,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct when he tossed a ball at Kansas City’s Alex Okafor in the AFC Championship Game in 2021, which led to a brawl. He was also fined $10,927 for pointing at Nick Scott of the Cincinnati Bengals as Allen scored a touchdown during a game in 2023.

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