NFL fines Chiefs Travis Kelce $14,491 for unsportsmanlike conduct

The NFL has fined Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce $14,491 for making an "obscene gesture" deemed unsportsmanlike during a Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, despite the play itself being a significant 23-yard gain. This fine is part of a broader NFL crackdown on unsportsmanlike conduct, with over $200,000 in fines issued since the start of the 2025 regular season for similar violations. Kelce's gesture went unnoticed by on-field officials but was penalized by the league office, highlighting the NFL's intensified scrutiny on player conduct to maintain competitive balance and integrity. Kelce's season has been challenging, marked by a costly bobbled touchdown pass and involvement in an injury to teammate Xavier Worthy. The Chiefs, currently 0-2, are facing offensive struggles exacerbated by player absences and penalties, with hopes to improve in the upcoming game against the New York Giants. This incident adds to Kelce's history of fines for unsportsmanlike behavior, reflecting ongoing league efforts to enforce stricter discipline.