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Cowboys' Thomas Fined for Hilarious Unsportsmanlike Gesture

10/12/2025

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In the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Jets, left tackle Nathan Thomas (Cowboys) received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and was fined $4,814 for an obscene gesture toward Jake Ferguson after a touchdown.
The gesture, described as a pelvic thrust, was deemed inappropriate by the league.
Thomas may appeal the fine.
The incident drew attention for its humorous nature, referencing the "Hingle McCringleberry standard" for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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Story summary

In the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Jets, left tackle Nathan Thomas (Cowboys) received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and was fined $4,814 for an obscene gesture toward Jake Ferguson after a touchdown.
The gesture, described as a pelvic thrust, was deemed inappropriate by the league.
Thomas may appeal the fine.
The incident drew attention for its humorous nature, referencing the "Hingle McCringleberry standard" for unsportsmanlike conduct.