NFL Super Bowl weekend is over, but the impact of the win is still strong in the community. While most Eagles fans and players are celebrating, two Eagles stars have been fined for their actions during Super Bowl 59.
They are none other than rookie linebacker Jalyx Hunt and defensive tackle Milton Williams, who were punished by the NFL for breaking the rules during Super Bowl 59.
Hunt was fined $5,690 for doing a “bow and arrow” celebration after sacking Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter. The league said it was a violent act and unsportsmanlike.
Williams was fined $14,069 for dunking the football over the crossbar after a strip-sack on Mahomes in the third quarter. The league saw this as excessive celebration.
The NFL didn’t fine #Eagles DT Jalen Carter for his apparent hit to Patrick Mahomes’ helmet in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LIX.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 15, 2025
However, Milton Williams was fined $14,069 for dunking over the crossbar after the ensuing strip-sack. pic.twitter.com/Z3o4bF54rx
Both players accepted the fines, saying they got caught up in the excitement. Since they are still early in their careers and don’t earn huge money yet, these fines might hit them hard.
Fans rip NFL for charging Eagles rookie huge fine
The NFL’s decision to fine the Eagles’ rookie star has upset many fans. They think it’s too much and not fair, especially after a tough win. Fans are asking why a simple celebration is a rule violation. People on social media say it was harmless and just part of the excitement.
@mikeMaher asked, “Since when is dunking over the crossbar a fine?”
Since when is dunking over the crossbar a fine?
— Mike Maher (@mikeMaher) February 15, 2025
@WRnation123 wrote, “Jon Runyan is just bitter he never won a Super Bowl with the Eagles. These fines are just plain stupid.”
Jon Runyan is just bitter he never won a Super Bowl with the Eagles. These fines are just plain stupid.
— Gobirds! (@WRnation123) February 15, 2025
@MJRodnick blamed the league by noting, “$14k for a celebratory move that did not hurt anyone. How dare there be excitement shown.”
Appreciate you pointing out the ridiculousness here.
— Michael Rodnick (@MJRodnick) February 15, 2025
$14k for a celebratory move that did not hurt anyone. How dare there be excitement shown.
@FLPATRI0T shared, “14k for them is like dollars to the regular dude.”
14k for them is like dollars to the regular dude
— Ibrahim ✝️🇺🇸 (@FLPATRI0T) February 15, 2025
@3theehardway33 noted, “League is wack.”
League is wack
— Vets (@3theehardway33) February 16, 2025
@Olking07 asked with disbelief, “What?”
What ?
— Olking (@Olking07) February 15, 2025
