NFL star Nick Bosa has been fined $11,255 by the league for wearing a white and gold “Make America Great Again” hat on the field after the San Francisco 49ers’ recent 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The four-time Pro Bowler’s gesture, though brief, sparked widespread reaction as he flashed the hat during a post-game interview with teammates and then quickly left. The fine, however, was not explicitly due to the hat’s political messaging but rather due to the NFL’s policy against personal statements on equipment.
Nick Bosa just crashed the post-game interview wearing his gold and white MAGA hat.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 28, 2024
We’re so back ??
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Bosa appeared unfazed by the possibility of the penalty, saying, “If it comes, it comes.” His support for Donald Trump has been noted, especially following Trump’s win over Kamala Harris in the recent presidential election.
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— Grant Cohn (@grantcohn) November 6, 2024
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This incident highlights the NFL’s stance on personal expressions on the field, regardless of the message’s content.
