The NFL's competition committee, which includes head coaches and team executives, emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and the need to eliminate aggressive or gang-related gestures from the game.

The phrase 'wipe your nose' has gained traction in hip-hop culture, popularized by artists like Young Thug, and has influenced the celebration's adoption among athletes.

Lamb expressed his displeasure regarding the ban on social media, highlighting the personal significance of the gesture as part of his on-field celebrations.

The NFL has introduced a new rule that targets the nose wipe celebration popularized by Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, classifying it as a 'violent gesture'.

This celebration now incurs a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for players who perform it, as it is categorized under Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(d) of the league's regulations.

Despite defenses claiming the gesture is benign, the NFL's ban suggests alignment with the prosecution's view in the YSL trial.

Entering the first year of a four-year, $136 million contract extension, Lamb has consistently performed well, achieving over 100 receptions and 1,100 receiving yards each season.

The decision to ban the gesture may have been influenced by ongoing legal issues related to Young Thug and the YSL trial, where the gesture was linked to gang affiliation.

The nose wipe gesture has been associated with gang signals and is now classified alongside other unsportsmanlike acts, such as throat slashes and simulated guns.

Young Thug's lawyer argued against the criminalization of the gesture, citing its use by athletes like LeBron James and CeeDee Lamb without any gang connotations.

Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is also affected by this rule due to his popularity in performing similar celebration styles.

In light of the ban, Lamb has indicated that he will adapt and explore alternative celebrations.