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NFL·BREAKING·October 3, 2026 04:34 PM ET

Waddle, Meinerz fined $14,926 apiece for dice-roll celebration

Meinerz said the pantomime was a Yahtzee bit

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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Both Jaylen Waddle and Quinn Meinerz were fined $14,926 each for rolling dice here. Meinerz said they were playing Yahtz Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: The NFL assessed identical fines to Jaylen Waddle and Quinn Meinerz over a rolling-dice pantomime tied to a recent celebration. Meinerz said the gesture was meant as Yahtzee rather than a craps reference, citing "A Bronx Tale" in the explanation.

Why it matters: The discipline shows how quickly a touchdown celebration can become a conduct matter when it brushes against gambling imagery. For Quinn Meinerz and Waddle, the penalty adds an avoidable cost and keeps post-play theatrics under league scrutiny during the regular season.

By the numbers: The league docked each player $14,926, for a combined $29,852.

What to watch: What comes next is whether the league offers any broader guidance on similar celebration gestures. Waddle and Meinerz will also draw added attention the next time they reach for a prop-free routine.

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