"Straight stealing money," "Disgusting": NFL fans rip Roger Goodell as Baker Mayfield, Bucky Irving get $20,840 fine for "violent gestures"

The NFL continued its crackdown on celebrations by players as Tampa Bay Buccaneers stars Baker Mayfield and Bucky Irving were fined by the league for their gesture during the Arizona Cardinals game last week.

Mayfield has been penalized $14,491, while Irving has been handed a $6,349 fine for their "nose wipe" celebration in the third quarter after a touchdown against the Cardinals.

Fans ripped NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for imposing strict fines on celebrations by deeming them "violent gestures."

"Started bleeding cause of how violent these are Disgusting."

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@BostonConnr

Started bleeding cause of how violent these are Disgusting

"Straight stealing money from players."

Daniel Harms

@InHarmsWay19

Straight stealing money from players

"The NFL is stealing money & nobody is doing anything about it."

Coach Rah

@RahHerron

The NFL is stealing money & nobody is doing anything about it

"Money laundering scheme."

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@philfanacc

money laundering scheme

"That is a wipe, not a throat slash. You going too far @NFL These player need to appeal and the @NFLPA needs to have their back."

Omar Kelly

@OmarKelly

That is a wipe, not a throat slash. You going too far @NFL. These player need to appeal and the @NFLPA needs to have their back.

"Bro, if THAT’S violent, half the country owes fines from driving in traffic alone. 😂"

WillimeshKO

@iamwilliamKO

Bro, if THAT’S violent, half the country owes fines from driving in traffic alone. 😂

The NFL imposed a ban on the "nose swipe" celebration because of its cultural significance in rap music. While a "violent gesture" carries a 15-yard penalty, Mayfield and Irving were not penalized on the play.

Mayfield and Irvind were two of five players fined for their celebrations this week. Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf ($14,491), Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins ($14,491) and Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly ($5,722) were also fined for "violent gestures" in Week 13.

NFL announced a ban on "nose swipe" celebration earlier this year

The league made its stance clear on the celebration earlier this year after executive vice president of football operations, Troy Vincent, announced a ban on the "nose swipe" celebration.

" (The nose wipe) has gang connotations; it’s disrespectful,” Vincent said. “It’s just where we are in society. Young men, they come from that era, from that age, and they’ve grown up on social media.

"If anybody Googled ‘nose wipe,’ you’ll see the language that is used and where that’s affiliated. I think the players know better. I know they know better."

The Buccaneers will play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday and fans will hope the Tampa Bay players won't be affected by the fines levied on their stars in the buildup to the game.