New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins drew considerable attention for an elaborate touchdown celebration during a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday in Foxboro, Massachusetts. After catching a deep pass for a score, Hollins performed a gesture described as "PG-13" and "NSFW" by observers.
The incident occurred during a practice session at Gillette Stadium. Footage of the celebration circulated on social media, quickly garnering nearly a quarter of a million views within five hours of being posted. Reactions on X, formerly Twitter, ranged from amusement to commentary on the celebration's nature.
Hollins, who has previous experience with both the Raiders and the Eagles, was asked about the play and his opponent following the practice. He stated that he had no additional motivation facing his former team and that they "didn’t do nothing to me." He did not comment directly on the touchdown celebration.
While the celebration occurred during a practice session and did not result in immediate penalty, it could draw scrutiny from the NFL if similar conduct were to occur during an official regular season game. The league has established rules regarding player conduct and celebrations on the field.