Ezekiel Elliott scored against the Tamp Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football and celebrated by jumping into a Salvation Army Kettle.
It was a cool and fun holiday gesture, which is why many people thought the NFL couldn't resist fining Elliott:
Son I will take care of that fine! @EzekielElliott support the salvation army! @SalvationArmyUS #Eze4SalvationArmy
— Ambassador Elliott (@stacy_elliott) December 19, 2016
Elliott finished with 159 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries in the 26-20 win as the Cowboys moved to 12-2 on the season.
Monday, Elliott received more good news: The NFL won't fine him.
From profootballtalk.com:
The NFL confirmed today that Elliott won’t be fined for the celebration, which drew a lot of attention on social media — including from the Salvation Army, which appreciated Elliott’s gesture.
Elliott, however, will pay the Salvation Army regardless:
Even though I will not be fined I still will be making a donation to the @SalvationArmyUS pic.twitter.com/AMJ1gSuse3
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) December 19, 2016
Elliott and the Cowboys are next in action Monday, Dec. 26th, when they host the Detroit Lions at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
