NFL says it has 'no issue' with 'Trump dance' celebrations

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-20 01:00:31 | Updated at 2024-11-20 03:40:11 2 hours ago

NFL says it has 'no issue' with 'Trump dance' celebrations
ESPN ^ | 11/19/2024 | ESPN News Services

Posted on 11/19/2024 4:50:08 PM PST by God luvs America

The NFL has "no issue" with its players incorporating the "Trump dance" into their on-field celebrations.

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa celebrated a sack of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield in Week 10 by performing President-elect Donald Trump's signature dance that has gone viral.

He was joined over the weekend by Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Tennessee Titans wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Detroit Lions defenders Za'Darius Smith and Malcolm Rodriguez showing off their renditions after big plays.

"There's no issue with a celebratory dance such as what took place [Sunday] or the previous week with the 49ers on Nov. 10," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told Front Office Sports. "It's up to the networks to cover them as they see fit." NFL rules allow for players to celebrate as long as the celebrations are not excessive and don't feature violent or sexually suggestive acts. Players are also not allowed to wear printed hats or clothing that promote political opinions, and Bosa was fined $11,255 for wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat on the field after a game.

However, the "Trump dance" is not considered a political statement by the league.

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To: God luvs America

they know which way the wind is blowing

2 posted on 11/19/2024 4:53:08 PM PST by xp38

To: God luvs America

Oh yeah, this is gonna be FUN when the progs start seeing it everywhere.

3 posted on 11/19/2024 4:53:19 PM PST by TLI (ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)

To: God luvs America

Even the league that took a pass on kneeling initially,
can’t see nothing wrong with the Trump dance. Trump has
certainly got the big mo going for him. That boxer
giving him his belt the other night, geez, the boxing
world has got to think a lot of the guy for that to
happen.

4 posted on 11/19/2024 4:54:07 PM PST by DoughtyOne (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the USofA & to the Constitutional REPUBLIC for which it stands. )

To: DoughtyOne

Last night Christian Pulisic scored a goal against Jamaica, and celebrated with the Trump Dance.

5 posted on 11/19/2024 4:55:16 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)

To: xp38

Yup- did you see the thread on FR yesterday?? A teacher in a HS was taped berating Trump voters. The school president said in a TV interview, “if we have to make an example of him (the teacher) that’s what we’ll have to do.”

6 posted on 11/19/2024 4:55:57 PM PST by God luvs America (6young 3.5 million pay no income tax and vote for DemoKrats...)

To: God luvs America

It’s the dance sensation that is sweeping the nation.

7 posted on 11/19/2024 4:58:19 PM PST by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia!)

To: TLI

Now show me the ‘Biden Dance’ or something similar from four years ago.

Sadly the communists are still in control and this is just an aberration. But; People like a winner but more so a leader that will not treat them as subjects while importing slaves from the islands.

8 posted on 11/19/2024 4:59:17 PM PST by jdt1138 (Where ever you go, there you are.)

To: God luvs America

The national fag league athletes are phonies. They disrespected our flag, our country, and the men and that sacrificed for our freedom. Only suckers are falling for their bullshit and finding it praiseworthy.

9 posted on 11/19/2024 4:59:49 PM PST by chuckb87

To: God luvs America

After the Cowboy overwhelmingly win over Texas..........oh wait.... Nevermind!!

10 posted on 11/19/2024 5:00:03 PM PST by shadeaud (God gave us the free will and intelligence to choose right from wrong. Use it or lose it!D)

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