Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston fined for touchdown (that wasn't) dance

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PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 12: Justin Houston #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a play against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 12, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Posted: 11/16/2012

By: 41 Action News Staff

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Chiefs starting linebacker Justin Houston will face a fine from the NFL for his role in leading a celebration for a touchdown that was later called back.

NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk reports that Houston was fined $7,875 for leading the Chiefs celebration after returning a fumble for a touchdown in the second half of the Monday night game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Though the play was later overturned, Houston and several other Chiefs defenders celebrated the score by dancing in the end zone.

Houston, along with fellow linebacker Tambi Hali, were fined $25,000 for their roles in a hit that eventually took Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out of the game.