If the National Football League dares to fine Kansas City Chiefs running back Charcandrick West for his postgame touchdown celebration on Thursday night, they will prove they are a soulless organization.
Following a touchdown run against the Oakland Raiders, West lifted his jersey to reveal a tribute to former teammate Joe McKnight.
A pre-game tribute from @Charcandrick26 to former #Chiefs and @nyjets running back Joe McKnight. #FootballIsFamily pic.twitter.com/7sz6kYYMkG
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 9, 2016
The tribute was not seen on TV, as the camera angle never got in position it would seem.
McKnight, who previously played with the New York Jets with West, was shot and killed in New Orleans last week. The shooter in the heated traffic incident, Ronald Gasser, was charged with manslaughter this week. McKnight was recruited to USC to follow in the footsteps of Reggie Bush. Bush honored McKnight this past Sunday with specially-painted cleats in McKnight’s memory. The NFL did not fine Bush for the custom cleats as this past weekend, players were allowed to wear whatever cleats they wanted for whatever causes they desired.
Here’s hoping the NFL plays it cool here and gives West a free pass on this particular occasion.
[SI.com]