Social Media Is Going Crazy After Weak Taunting Flags In NFL Pre-Season Games

The NFL, or No Fun League, for some, is really trying to annoy fans after refs give out some of the weakest taunting penalties known to man.

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The NFL has already been a laughing stock about their pass interference calls and weak taunting and celebrating call, but this is too far.

During the Colts – Panthers pre-season game, refs threw a flag for a 15 yard penalty:

I don’t want to live in a world where this minor level of enthusiasm after steamrolling the entire defense is a 15-yard penalty what’s wrong with you @NFL pic.twitter.com/4kAk3NEkKy

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) August 15, 2021

This is an example of the taunting the league doesn’t want to see in games. Just happened in the #Panthers–#Colts game.pic.twitter.com/Tu70GjBxwU

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 15, 2021

This is absolutely ridiculous. I get the whole ‘be humble’ nature, but like man, come on, give it a break NFL.

Social media is not too impressed by the looks of it either.

Just witnessed the first “taunting” penalty in the #Colts vs #Panthers game and lemme tell you, that rule is complete horse shit @NFL

— Gage Fast (@GageFast) August 15, 2021

They should fine the refs for this. It’s only fair

— BM (@summateeth) August 15, 2021

The NFL’s new taunting guidelines are going to be an issue pic.twitter.com/0PCfEdIHur

— Bet The Pigskin (@betthepigskin) August 15, 2021

There is no way that players or fans will be able to live with these calls. Essentially if you get up or do anything aside from going back to your huddle immediately you’re essentially flagged. Get out of here.

Bring back the Ocho Cinco and T.O celebrations!

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