Travis Kelce jokingly references ‘Second Amendment’ in defense of Jets player’s finger gun celebration

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is at odds with the NFL over the league’s interpretation of violent gestures. 

During this week’s episode of the "New Heights" podcast, Kelce came to the defense of New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard, who drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for a finger gun celebration during Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. 

Allen Lazard (10) of the New York Jets celebrates a first down against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter, but was penalized for the reaction at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Kelce, who used to do a "bow and arrow" celebration during games, said he disagrees with giving players penalties that directly impact the game. 

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"I know we don’t want this to be like ‘Oh, NFL players shooting guns,’ – I get that. But this is so subtle. Unless you’re doing it at a defender, it shouldn’t be a flag," Kelce said. 

"If you want to fine the guy after the game for doing it, whatever. That’s up to the NFL for wanting to protect their league, but I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that a guy is on the ground shooting pointing fingers for getting a first down saying, ‘We’re going that way’ or whatever he might be doing – I just think it’s too much, man. It’s too much, and it's affecting the game in the wrong way."

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22,