NFL won't fine Elliott for TD celebration with Salvation Army kettle

Maybe the NFL isn't quite the "No Fun League" after all.

The NFL will not fine Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for jumping into a giant Salvation Army kettle to celebrate a touchdown run during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, league spokesman Brian McCarthy announced Monday.

Elliott sprinted to the red life-size kettle, briefly hiding from sight before popping back out. He was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct and because of his use of a prop, it was thought a fine was likely.

"I mean it's just sitting there right in the end zone, you know. It's the perfect celebration," Elliot said after the game, according to ESPN's Todd Archer. "They're one of our biggest partners, so I had to show them a little bit of love."

Elliott promised to match any fine he received from the NFL with a donation to the Salvation Army and says he still will despite not being fined.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had no issue with his rookie sensation's choice of celebration.

"I think the Salvation Army should give him the highest award," Jones said after the game. "My dream would be for the NFL to really fine me a lot of money and I'll take them to the Supreme Court and we'll get the Salvation Army more attention than anybody can get them. So let's go."