The NFL announced last month that it would “relax” its touchdown celebration rules, allowing players to celebrate in ways which would have earned a penalty in previous years.
Among the changes include allowing group celebrations, using the football as a prop and going to the ground. Players will still be penalized for gestures deemed offensive in a sexual manner (such as twerking) or a violent reference (such as shooting a gun).
What coach pushed for these changes? None other than Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett.
Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said he and Garrett “made a really strong case for what got passed” when they were at the owners’ meetings in late March.