Travis Kelce fined $14,491 by NFL for obscene gesture during Chiefs vs Eagles game

The National Football League fined Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce $14,491 for making an obscene gesture during the team's September, 14 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium.

The incident occurred after Kelce completed a 23-yard reception. The 35-year-old player ran down the Philadelphia sideline while making a gesture directed toward his groin area.

Video footage of the moment circulated widely across social media platforms following the game.


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According to NBC Sports, Kelce can appeal the fine through the league's official appeal process if he chooses to do so.

Representatives for Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs did not immediately respond to requests for comment on September, 21.

Eagles player Saquon Barkley also fined during same game

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley received a $46,371 fine during the same contest for "impermissible use of the helmet/launching." The penalty was assessed after Barkley appeared to intentionally lower his helmet before contact with Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner.

Chiefs suffer second consecutive loss in 20-17 defeat to Eagles

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17, marking their second consecutive defeat of the season. The Chiefs had previously lost to the Los Angeles Chargers in their season opener.

Following the loss to the Chargers, Kelce addressed the team's performance on the September 10 episode of his "New Heights" podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce.

"I know it's kinda sounding like a broken record from last year's Super Bowl, but that's on us as leaders," he said. "I'll take the most accountability myself. I wasn't ready for that first drive."