" The governing football league considered the gesture an act of "unsportsmanlike conduct" and subsequently fined Mahomes $14,069.

The NFL declined to provide further comments on their decision. However, the league emphasized on its website that the fines align with the agreed-upon rules violations set by both the NFL and the NFL Players Association. These agreements are designed to maintain player safety, competitive balance, and the integrity of the game.

A representative for Mahomes did not give an immediate response when approached for comments. According to ESPN, Mahomes accepted the penalties and expressed his intent to learn from this experience.

In a troubling off-field development, both Mahomes and star tight end Travis Kelce were recently targeted in home burglaries. These incidents have led both the NFL and NBA to issue warnings to their players, urging them to take additional personal safety measures.