NFL Won't Fine Ezekiel Elliott for Salvation Army Kettle Jump Touchdown Celebration

By D.J. Byrnes on December 19, 2016 at 9:54 am
The NFL won't fine Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for his Salvation Army jump.
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Ezekiel Elliott scored against the Tamp Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football and celebrated by jumping into a Salvation Army Kettle.

It was a cool and fun holiday gesture, which is why many people thought the NFL couldn't resist fining Elliott:

Elliott finished with 159 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries in the 26-20 win as the Cowboys moved to 12-2 on the season.

Monday, Elliott received more good news: The NFL won't fine him.

From profootballtalk.com:

The NFL confirmed today that Elliott won’t be fined for the celebration, which drew a lot of attention on social media — including from the Salvation Army, which appreciated Elliott’s gesture. 

Elliott, however, will pay the Salvation Army regardless:

Elliott and the Cowboys are next in action Monday, Dec. 26th, when they host the Detroit Lions at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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