Travis Kelce handed final punishment decision by NFL after breaking strict rule despite Tony Gonzalez paying his fine
Kelce will be preparing for an important game this weekend
TRAVIS Kelce received a final punishment resolution by the NFL after breaking a league rule.
The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end, 35, was fined by the NFL which was paid by team legend and NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez.
3
Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce spotted before an NFL game on November 4, 2024Credit: Getty
3
Kelce received a fine after celebrating a touchdown with a slam dunk over the crossbar during the Chiefs’ Christmas Day road win over the Pittsburgh SteelersCredit: Rex
3
Chiefs Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez paid the fineCredit: Getty
During the Chiefs’ Christmas Day win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kelce paid homage to Gonzalez, who he passed on the touchdown receptions list with his 77th scoring reception with the franchise.
It was the most touchdowns in Chiefs history as Kelce dunked the football over the crossbar after scoring a touchdown – a nod to Gonzalez’s signature celebration.
The action prompted a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct flag from the refs, and the NFL proceeded to fine Kelce $14,000 for the celebration.
Gonzalez said before the contest that he would pay for any fine that Kelce was handed for the gesture, which the 10-time Pro Bowler said he had planned in advance.
The 48-year-old sent a congratulatory message after his touchdown, and Kelce responded with a thank you but also reminded him to take care of the upcoming fine.
“You know I had to show love to the greatest of all time!!” Kelce wrote on X. You did mention you’d help me with the fine tho.”
Gonzalez did pay up, but Kelce revealed what he did with the fine money.
During Wednesday’s episode of New Heights, Kelce told his co-host, brother Jason Kelce, and special guest LeBron James, that the money was used to support his 87 and Running foundation.
“Oh my god… the NFL had the nerve to fine you for that sh**, like come on man. Relax, relax,” the Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron said.
“It was a fine well worth it,” Travis said.
Travis Kelce sends clear message over claims Kansas City Chiefs purposely lost Broncos game to avoid NFL rivals
“In fact, Tony [Gonzalez] helped me out with that one but instead of throwing any money at me I just told him to send it to the foundation, so shoutout to Tony G, you’re a real one,” he added while clapping.
Kelce began his foundation in 2015 as the charity looks to help disadvantaged kids with education and community resources.
The 87 and Running website said it aims to “change the outcomes of underserved youth in communities across the U.S. by creating access to opportunities, enrichment, and advancement.”
Kelce and the Chiefs will face the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday.
NFL division round schedule
Sat 18 Jan, 4.30 pm ET (ESPN/ABC) – Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
Sat 18 Jan, 8 pm ET (Fox) – Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions
Sun 19 Jan, 3 pm ET (NBC) – Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles
Sun 19 Jan, 6.30 pm ET (CBS) – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Kansas City hasn’t played a meaningful down of football since the Christmas Day game and secured a first-round bye in the playoffs thanks to a 15-2 record in the regular season.
The Chiefs will eye to achieve the league’s first-ever three-peat.
Kelce will hope to rebound after an inconsistent season by his usual standards.
He recorded 823 receiving yards and posted just three total touchdowns – both career-lows.
News
“Apologize to my daughter—right now,” a furious father demanded after a teacher dismissed him as “just a Marine.” Moments later, he walked into the school with his loyal K9 partner — and what happened next left the entire classroom speechless.
“Apologize to my daughter—right now,” a furious father demanded after a teacher dismissed him as “just a Marine.” Moments later, he walked into the school with his loyal K9 partner — and what happened next left the entire classroom speechless….
A Husband Locked His Pregnant Wife in a Freezer — But What She Did to Save Her Twins Turned a Death Trap Into a Miracle No One Could Believe
A Husband Locked His Pregnant Wife in a Freezer — But What She Did to Save Her Twins Turned a Death Trap Into a Miracle No One Could Believe At 32 weeks pregnant, I was locked inside a freezer by…
I Gave My Mother $1.5 Million a Month to Care for My Wife After Childbirth — Then I Came Home Early and Found Her Eating Spoiled Rice in Silence.k
I Gave My Mother $1.5 Million a Month to Care for My Wife After Childbirth — Then I Came Home Early and Found Her Eating Spoiled Rice in Silence I thought I was giving my wife safety after childbirth. Instead,…
My Sister Said My Baby Boy Belonged to Her — What Happened Next Destroyed Our Family Forever.
My Sister Said My Baby Boy Belonged to Her — What Happened Next Destroyed Our Family Forever The night my family celebrated my unborn son, my sister pulled me into my parents’ kitchen, looked me dead in the eye, and…
Just as he prepared to transfer $980 million to his pregnant ex-wife, the courtroom doors burst open and a homeless girl rushed in with a worn envelope. Her shocking claim about the baby’s true father stunned everyone and halted everything instantly.
Just as he prepared to transfer $980 million to his pregnant ex-wife, the courtroom doors burst open and a homeless girl rushed in with a worn envelope. Her shocking claim about the baby’s true father stunned everyone and halted everything…
When HOA President Margaret slapped my disabled daughter and ripped away her oxygen tube, she thought she was humiliating a helpless family. She had no idea my mother had spent her life protecting innocent people from predators exactly like her — and this time, Margaret had chosen the wrong child to terrorize.
When HOA President Margaret slapped my disabled daughter and ripped away her oxygen tube, she thought she was humiliating a helpless family. She had no idea my mother had spent her life protecting innocent people from predators exactly like her…
End of content
No more pages to load
