Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase says touchdown celebration was inspired by The Rock, not a vulgar gesture

On September 20, 2026, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase scored a touchdown against the Houston Texans in an NFL game in the United States. His celebration, which involved bending his arm and placing his hand under his elbow, was widely interpreted as a vulgar gesture. In a later interview, Chase said the celebration was inspired by The Rock, not Spider-Man or anything lewd. The NFL has not announced any fine, though similar gestures have been penalized in the past. The Bengals won 20-6, and Chase had seven catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns.