The NFL wasn’t a fan of the memory created by Collins and slapped him with a fine Thursday afternoon. Collins said he was confused about why the league would fine him for a positive celebration. “I guess they think you’re going to poke somebody in the eye or something,” Collins said.

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins made a nice gesture late last month as he tossed a football to a child in the stands after a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. The NFL office took a different stance on the seemingly-innocuous gameday interaction.

The NFL has been quite liberal in handing out fines this season. Some of the biggest punishments handed out this season include the $66,666 fine to Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman for impermissible use of a helmet,

Texans wide receiver Nico Collins saw a fan in the stands and tossed him a football following a Nov. 24 touchdown against the Titans. The move earned him a fine by the NFL.

Texans wide receiver Nico Collins said he was trying to get the ball to an excited young fan after his touchdown catch against the Titans.

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in his most recent home game and tossed the ball to a child in the stands pleading for it.

Houston receiver Nico Collins was fined about $5,000 this week for throwing a football into the stands after a touchdown against the Titans.

Nico Collins faces a $5,000 fine for tossing a football to a young fan, but the Texans receiver has no regrets about creating an unforgettable moment.