New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard defends his 15-yard penalty for his gun-like first-down celebration in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, saying he will be banned from the NFL. He added that he intends to fight the inevitable fines.
The 28-year-old Lazard completed a 12-yard pass to Aaron Rodgers in the third quarter to give the Jets another down, but appeared to make a shooting motion on the turf, resulting in an unsportsmanlike The result was an unbelievable cost. take a penalty.
New York Jets No. 10 Allen Lazard reacts as he celebrates a first down against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 29, 2024. received a penalty. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Lazard said he had “not received any explanation” from the league regarding the penalty.
“It's very unfortunate that I'm the victim of this situation, but that's the reality. This is part of the NFL, part of the entertainment element.”
He went on to say, “That's so ridiculous.”
New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard, No. 10, scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game at East, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Afterward, he was congratulated by New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Lazard has spoken with his coaches and expects the league to fine him for the celebration, but believes the fine will be “forgiven” because he hasn't been “warned” about it. he said.
“If I were, they would definitely waive it, because it would make no sense to fine someone for something you didn't even warn them about. It's like enforcing new driving rules. I can only drive with one hand on the road, and you never told me I could only drive with two hands, which is not a legitimate democracy in that sense.”
New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard, number 10, carries the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. . (AP Photo/Brian Woolston)
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The NFL warned players against making “violent gestures.”
Atlanta Falcons wideout Drake Rondon was recently fined $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct during a gun-like touchdown celebration, and New York Giants rookie Malik Nabors was also recently fined. He was fined $28,128 for two gun-like celebrations after scoring.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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