Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has been fined by the NFL for actions during his team’s Week Two comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving him with a considerably lighter wallet today.
Late in regulation, quarterback Kirk Cousins led a six-play scoring drive which culminated with the game-tying touchdown pass to London. His excitement was evident, as he celebrated by mockingly firing a rifle into the sky. He was immediately flagged for his actions, and the go-ahead extra point attempt was pushed back 15 yards.
Today, the league announced that London was fined a total of $14,069 for the celebration. Via Tom Pelissero:
Drake London regrets his celebration that resulted in his fine
Following the victory, London made it clear that he regrets his gun-style celebration and also noted that it made him appear insensitive to victims of gun violence around the world, something he wasn’t intending to do…