Last weekend, New York Giants' rookie tight end Evan Engram was hit with a penalty flag for unsportsmanlike conduct after a touchdown. Heading into week three of the NFL season, Engram was hit with a fine for that penalty.
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Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network and NFL.com is reporting that the NFL has fined Engram $12,154.
#Giants TE Evan Engram, whose post-TD crotch grab generated a flag, was fined $12,154 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Oof.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 22, 2017
The league has significantly relaxed its stance on post-touchdown celebrations and for the most part, NFL players have responded with creativity. Touchdowns are fun again, which has led to group celebrations like the one you see below.
But really, the NBA on NBC music in that situation was excellent TV work. pic.twitter.com/VEHej5oMvT
— Andrew Joseph (@AndyJ0seph) September 18, 2017
Engram looked to be following suit with his touchdown celebration but at the end, he threw in what can only be described as a crotch grab, and that's what drew both the flag and the fine. Warning, it's a tad bit NSFW. It won't melt your eyeballs out, but perhaps don't show your infant:
https://twitter.com/Giants/status/909946726869377024
The NFL has a wide-ranging audience and that viewership includes young kids and children, so it makes sense that the league still feels crude, lude, and inappropriate celebrations are still something that will draw a flag.
Ultimately, the league has proven that it isn't afraid to hit a player's wallet as well.
The touchdown catch was the first of Engram's career, and he'll certainly remember it for more than one reason.
