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Seahawks' Earl Thomas penalized for hugging official after touchdown

Earl Thomas (29), center, recovers a New Orleans Saints fumble — Earl Thomas (29), center, recovers a New Orleans Saints fumble. Photograph: Chuck Cook/USA Today Sports

The NFL’s war on player celebrations continues, and now the officials are on the frontline.

The Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas recovered a fumble on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints and duly returned it for a touchdown. After celebrating with fans he turned around to spread the love, wrapping an official in a hug.

LEGION OF BOOM.

The @Seahawks force the fumble.
And @Earl_Thomas takes it to the HOUSE. #SEAvsNO
https://t.co/0NVGxEGQlp
— NFL (@NFL) October 30, 2016

That landed Thomas an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, with the side judge – who looked distinctly unamused – throwing a flag. It cost the Seahawks 15 yards on the ensuing kickoff.

Thomas is a five-time Pro Bowler for the Seahawks, and one of the most accomplished players on a famously strong defense.

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