We’ve seen a lot of unique end zone celebrations in the NFL over the years. But Ezekiel Elliott used one never seen before — the Salvation Army kettle jump.
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TOUCHDOWN, @ezekielelliott! #DallasCowboys https://t.co/xGqO4TGHe6
— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2016
Of course, since the NFL is on a never ending quest to live up to its “No Fun League” moniker (despite claims it is looking into relaxing rules), Elliott was flagged for using a prop. Because, who wants Elliott bringing attention to one of the truly good causes that the NFL advocates?
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— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 19, 2016
The touchdown put Elliott’s Dallas Cowboys up 10-3 on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.