Tyler Higbee is the latest player to receive an NFL-issued fine. The tight end's punishment came after the league deemed one of his celebrations during the Los Angeles Rams' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars a violent gesture.

Higbee received a $14,491 fine for celebrating a first-down reception early in the first quarter, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported. The 32-year-old wiped across his face mask before making the “first down point,” which the NFL declared was a “violent gesture.” Expand Tweet

Higbee did not receive a penalty during the game, but the league ruled his celebration as “unsportsmanlike conduct” after the fact.

The $14,491 amount is the standard for a player's first unsportsmanlike conduct offense. Should Higbee receive another fine for the same reason, the amount

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