Tyreek Hill, the star speedster wide receiver of the Miami Dolphins, is arguably the best player at his position in the NFL, and not only is he a future Hall of Famer, but he likes to keep things fun, especially when he scores a touchdown.
In a recent game, he celebrated a score by doing a backflip and then using a nearby phone to take a selfie of himself.
The league didn’t appreciate his whimsy, and it fined him heavily for that celebration.
Hill reacted to the fine, and it sounds like he isn’t the least bit remorseful, as he explained how much joy scoring touchdowns and playing in the NFL in general brings him, per Dov Kleiman.
#Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill responded to getting fined $100,000 by the NFL.
"I'll never be hesitant towards celebrating. If I stop doing what I'm doing then I should just inspiring the youth."
"Scoring in the NFL is hard. It's always been my dream to play in the NFL, so when I… https://t.co/bvBPqryrLU pic.twitter.com/wutLRrZMUW
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 19, 2023
Penalties and fines for celebrations following touchdowns and sacks have been a contentious issue for a while, and many fans dislike such discipline for such acts, which has led some to say that NFL stands for “No Fun League.”
Regardless, Hill is having himself an incredible season, and he could be headed for a date with the history books.
Through six games, he has 814 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns, both of which lead the league, and he is on pace to become the first player to ever collect at least 2,000 receiving yards in a single season.
The current record for the most receiving yards in a season is held by Calvin Johnson, who put up 1,964 yards during the 2012 campaign.
With Hill’s Dolphins holding a 5-1 record, he could also end up claiming his second Super Bowl championship this winter.
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