NFL responds to Chase fine appeals for 'people's elbow' celebration

Two fines of $14,926 each for obscene gestures were rescinded from the team's NFL Week 2 win against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. "On appeal, Mr. Chase … further contended that even if he committed the violation, his fine should be reduced because he received no warning that this was not allowed," read an excerpt of a letter from the appeals office. "He added that this is a new celebration with his teammate and that it is not offensive. Mr.