TEMPE, Ariz. -- The pelvic thrust that may lead to a fine for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer wasn't meant to taunt the Seattle Seahawks crowd late in a 39-32 victory on Sunday night.
Palmer told ESPN it was a gesture directed at three of his friends who were sitting in the stands behind the Cardinals bench. Palmer identified his friends as Pup, Phil and Sugar Cane. The gesture was televised by NBC during the its broadcast of the game.
After the win, Palmer discussed his celebration, which included a fist pump and a pelvic thrust, in relation to Drew Stanton's running, jumping kicking, punching celebration after Andre Ellington's 48-yard touchdown run to seal the win, which has gone viral.