Lions coach Dan Campbell appears to be throwing shade at the NFL after Jameson Williams was fined for touchdown celebration

Detroit Lions Head coach Dan Campbell appeared to throw shade at the NFL during a press conference this week when he pointed out the blatant hypocrisy of the league’s rules on touchdown celebrations.

The NFL in general has had major issues with celebrations this season, which is the case for several players fine for violent gestures, or finger-fire celebrations during games.

Obscene gestures during touchdown celebrations are another sore spot for the league, and Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was one of the most recent examples.

Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams celebrates his 64-yard touchdown reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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During the Lions’ Week 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Williams scored a touchdown early in the third quarter to give Detroit a 35-6 lead. Williams ran toward the goal line before falling backwards into the end zone, grabbing his crotch while facing a Jags defender – a tribute to Marshawn Lynch.

Williams was reportedly fined $19,697 for an obscene gesture, but that didn’t stop the league from using the touchdown celebration on its social media pages.

During a press conference on Monday, Campbell was asked for his thoughts on his team’s creative celebrations this year. Williams was not mentioned by name by the reporter or Campbell, but the coach’s comments appeared to reference Williams’ touchdown.

“Well, it depends on what that is – if the league allows it, right? They will use everything they need – the content, but…

Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was reportedly fined for his touchdown celebration, but the NFL still used it on its social media pages. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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“I don’t really get into it. I tell our guys, ‘Hey, as long as you don’t cost us 15,'” he continued. “I’m good at everything they do. So they have fun with it, they’re creative, they like to push the boundaries of whatever this is. I know our guys are having fun and I think that’s important. They enjoy it,” so it’s all good.

Williams also struggled off the field. In October, Williams was involved in a traffic stop in a car his brother was driving. A gun registered to Williams was found in the car, but he did not have a concealed carry permit. However, his brother did.

Williams was not arrested and prosecutors in Michigan announced this week that no charges would be filed against him.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after the Jacksonville Jaguars game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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He also served a Two-game suspension this season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. This follows a four-game suspension he served last season for violating the league’s gambling policy.

When asked about the situation and Williams’ repeated violations around the league on Tuesday, Campbell said he believes Williams is learning from his mistakes.

“I think he does. I think you don’t want every single issue that comes up to come up, but I think he learns and grows from it – I do.”

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