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The CeeDee Lamb Rule: NFL outlaws Cowboys WR's nose wipe celebration

CeeDee Lamb is going to be part of the NFL rulebook.

The league made a rule change this week directly targeting the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and his signature nose wipe celebration. Making the gesture will now result in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty as a "violent gesture."

The exact wording on prohibited acts laid out in Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(d) in the rules report sent to teams this week:

"Any violent gesture, which shall include but not be limited to a throat slash, simulating firing or brandishing a gun, or using the "nose wipe" gesture, or an act that is sexually suggestive or offensive.