Saints veteran Cameron Jordan laments NFL taunting rule: 'Let us celebrate'
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan wants to bring back a little fun to the competition of football During an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York over the weekend the eight-time Pro Bowler gave an honest answer when urged what he held was the dumbest rule in the league at present For the fans I think it's excessive celebration an animated Jordan responded CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM Like boy if you don t let them celebrate They scored a touchdown they dragged three defenders on their back Let them I get a sack on a quarterback give me five seconds In fact put the spotlight on me The NFL rule book lists taunting and excessive celebrations as unsportsmanlike conduct TRAVIS KELCE FINED FOR TAUNTING BILLS ON PATRICK MAHOMES TOUCHDOWN AFTER NOT BEING PENALIZED DURING GAMEThe season saw the bulk taunting flags in at least two decades with a total of which prompted the league to crack down on players in the subsequent seasons ESPN broadcasted in that of the flags only five met the league s standard According to NFLpenalties com the season saw a dramatic decrease with taunting flags In that number dropped to and last season it was up to But for the Saints veteran players should be allowed to participate in a little harmless taunting and celebrating Let us celebrate Jordan continued It s OK to taunt Bring back taunting Let me talk my s--- Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter
