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NFL Officially Announces Disciplinary Action After Texans Rookie Jaylin Noel’s Disrespectful Celebration Sparks Controversy


The Ravens Flock hasn’t forgotten what happened Sunday in Houston. What should have been a routine late-game touchdown turned into a moment of outright disrespect toward one of Baltimore’s greatest icons — and the NFL wasted no time in handing down punishment.

The NFL has officially announced disciplinary action against Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jaylin Noel, following his viral touchdown celebration that mocked Ravens legend Ray Lewis during Sunday’s 41–10 victory over Baltimore.

In the fourth quarter, Noel caught his first career touchdown and broke into Lewis’s iconic “squirrel dance” — a gesture that immediately drew anger from Ravens players and fans. Cornerback Jaire Alexander confronted Noel moments later, sparking a brief on-field altercation.

The league reviewed the incident overnight and ruled it as unsportsmanlike conduct, issuing a $19,697 fine on Monday morning. NFL spokespersons said the punishment serves as “a clear message that respect for the game and its legends must be maintained.”

👉FULL VIDEO: Jaylin Noel hits the Ray Lewis squirrel dance and the Ravens do NOT appear to be amused

For Baltimore, this was more than just an act of poor judgment — it was a slight against the very soul of the franchise.

“You don’t mock Ray Lewis in this league, and you definitely don’t mock him against the Ravens,” one veteran said after the game. “That dance isn’t just a celebration. It’s history. It’s Baltimore.”

Head coach John Harbaugh also supported the ruling: “This team has been built on pride, respect, and discipline. Celebration is part of football — but mockery has no place in it. Especially not toward someone who embodies what it means to be a Raven.”

Hours later, Noel issued a public apology, saying he was “overwhelmed by emotion” after his first touchdown. “I meant no disrespect. I have the utmost admiration for Ray Lewis and for the game,” the rookie explained.

But for many in Baltimore, the damage was already done. On social media, the Flock quickly made their voices heard, with hashtags like #RespectRay and #NeverMockTheShield trending by nightfall.

Noel has totaled 89 yards and one touchdown across his first four games, showing potential as a young piece of Houston’s offense. But in Baltimore, his name will now be remembered for the wrong reasons.

As one Ravens legend put it:
“The league will teach you how to celebrate. Baltimore will teach you what respect really means.”



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