Los Angeles (AFP) - St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey said Wednesday he had been fined after pretending to take a nap in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.
The 24-year-old celebrated his third quarter touchdown in the Rams' 24-22 victory by dropping to the ground, using the ball as a pillow and feigning sleep.
However, the celebration fell foul of NFL guidelines barring the use of the ball as a prop, meaning Bailey faced a fine from unamused disciplinary chiefs.
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