 Taunting and celebration are both offenses in the NFL; as a result, gaudy displays are often frowned upon.If the league views the act as highly offensive, large fines and even suspensions can be issued.In 2006 the NFL, in an effort to cut down on celebrations, amended its rules to include an automatic 15-yard penalty against any player who left his feet or uses a prop, like a towel, the goal post or post base or more specifically the football.