Beyoncé stole the show Wednesday during the Houston Texans’ Christmas Day game against the Baltimore Ravens, performing songs from her album “Cowboy Carter” at halftime. The singer entered NRG Stadium on a horse and was joined by Shaboozey and Post Malone. However, her finale – standing on a scaffold and making a finger-gun gesture – raised eyebrows due to the NFL’s crackdown on similar gestures this season.
The league has cracked down on demonstrations that include gestures of violence, with game officials throwing flags for such celebrations. NFL executive Troy Vincent addressed the issue in October, stating there’s no place for such gestures in professional football. Commissioner Roger Goodell also emphasized the importance of enforcing existing policies to send a responsible message.
A high-ranking NFL employee revealed that players are warned about the gestures each year and may face penalties if they continue to use them. The incident highlights the ongoing debate between artistic expression and league rules, with Beyoncé’s performance sparking mostly positive reviews on social media.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/beyonce-finger-gun-gesture-nfl-halftime-show-sparks-jokes-among-fans