The NFL was not in the same celebratory mood as Derek Carr during the New Orleans Saints' blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys.
In the second quarter of the game, Carr scored a touchdown on a one-yard run. He imitated the late pop star Michael Jackson's signature dance moves to celebrate the Saints' 34-13 lead.
While Carr was not penalized during the game for the celebratory dance, the league did fine him a total of $14,000 on Thursday, according to NBC's Pro Football Talk.
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on September 15, 2024. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)
The NFL ruled that Carr's crotch-grabbing gesture was a violation of league rules.
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Carr is in his 11th NFL season and is the second time the league has disciplined him.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr reacts after a touchdown during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 15, 2024. (Images by Kevin Jairaj-Imagn)
In October 2020, Carr was fined for failing to comply with COVID-19 mask protocols when he appeared at an event for a teammate's charity foundation.
Earlier this week, Carr spoke out about the dance move.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr throws during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 15, 2024. (Images by Kevin Jairaj-Imagn)
“People don't know a lot about me… Weddings or birthdays, I'm always dancing,” Carr told ESPN. “One time, I played Michael Jackson and… [my brothers] “They were like, 'Bro, you have to do that if you want to score.'”
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Carr is off to a strong start in his second year as the Saints' quarterback. He leads the NFL with five touchdown passes and has 443 passing yards after the first two games. New Orleans defeated the Carolina Panthers in Week 1.
New Orleans has scored 91 points in two games to lead the league.
Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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