NFL’s Towel Police: DeShon Elliott Fined $5,797 for Wearing a Black Towel!

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Looks like the NFL cares more about fashion on the field than actual football. Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott returned in Week 4 against the Vikings after missing two games due to injury. He made an immediate impact, intercepting Carson Wentz and helping his team secure the win. Fans were thrilled, coaches were happy—but the NFL? They decided to enforce their famous “dress code policing.”

Yes, you heard that right. Elliott wore a black towel during the game, while the rule clearly allows only white towels. The result? The NFL fined him $5,797!

It seems injuries, big plays, or team contributions mean nothing—just don’t step out of line with a black towel.

Unsurprisingly, Elliott was not happy. He posted on his Instagram story:

DeShon Elliott blasted the NFL after being fined for wearing a black towel in Sunday's game. #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/p0hHJTDPQp
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) October 2, 2025

He added: “Count your f*** days. Yall worried about the wrong things. Let’s fix things that actually mean something.”*

Apparently, in the NFL’s eyes, a black towel is more dangerous than a nuclear bomb on the field.

And this isn’t even the first time. While with the Miami Dolphins, Elliott was fined over $50,000 for unnecessary roughness on hits that didn’t even draw flags. Clearly, he’s on the league’s “fine radar” no matter what.

Steelers fans might say, “If a black towel helps him intercept and win games, let him wear it every week!” But following NFL rules, that would probably empty their bank account in five minutes.

In the end, one has to wonder—when player safety, referee mistakes, and real injuries need attention, why is the league so obsessed with towel color?