On February 9, 2025, during Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Eagles secured a dominant 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. However, their triumph was slightly overshadowed by a fine imposed on rookie linebacker Jalyx Hunt.
Jalyx Hunt, a third-round draft pick for the Eagles, was fined $5,690 for unsportsmanlike conduct. The incident occurred at the 7:58 mark of the second quarter when Hunt and teammate Josh Sweat combined for a sack on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Following the play, Hunt celebrated by mimicking a bow-and-arrow shot, a gesture the NFL considers a violent act. Although he was not penalized during the game, the league later issued the fine
Hunt was not the only Eagles player fined for celebrations in this game. His teammate, Milton Williams, was also fined $14,069 for using a prop during his post-play reaction. After executing a strip sack on Mahomes in the fourth quarter, Williams leaped up and dunked the ball over the crossbar—an action that was immediately penalized on the field
Super Bowl LIX showcased a dominant performance from the Eagles' defense, which managed to sack Mahomes six times—a career-high number of sacks he has taken in a single game. Despite the post-game fines, the victory underscored Philadelphia’s strength and determination throughout the season.
