NFL to roll back celebration penalties in hopes of 'more fun' and 'fewer flags'

After discussing the move for months, the National Football League has decided to ease penalties for on-field celebrations during game play.

News of the NFL decision came on Tuesday from USA TODAY Sports' Tom Pelissero -- who was reporting from the owners meeting in Chicago. Pelissero says this league move should result in "more fun" and "fewer flags."

"Roger Goodell is expected to tell NFL owners group celebrations, using ball as prop after TDs, going to ground, snow angels are now allowed," Pelissero reported via Twitter.

According to NFL data, there were 30 "demonstration" penalties in 2016.

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