STEFON DIGGS FINED BY NFL FOR STONE COLD BEER CELEBRATION

The National Football League has assessed a penalty against Stefon Diggs, a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.

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The fine was for Diggs' Stone Cold Steve Austin-inspired beer celebration during a game against the Washington Football Team.

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Diggs pretended to chug a beer and then smash it on his helmet, mimicking a famous celebration by wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin.

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Diggs' celebration was found to be in violation of the NFL's regulations, which prohibit excessive celebrations, and the NFL has severe restrictions prohibiting excessive celebrations.

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The penalty that should have been paid by Diggs was $10,000.

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Diggs has been one of the top receivers in the NFL this season, with over 1,000 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

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The Buffalo Bills have a record of 9-3 so far this season, which puts them in first place in the AFC East.

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The Washington Football Team, on the other hand, has a record of 5-7 and is now in last place in the NFC East.

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