Instant Alert: Seahawks player gets penalty for hugging referee after scoring a touchdown

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Seahawks player gets penalty for hugging referee after scoring a touchdown by Scott Davis on Oct 30, 2016, 1:45 PM Advertisement Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas may be the first player this season to be penalized for a hug. In the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints, Thomas recovered a fumble and ran the ball in for a touchdown. Perhaps to mock the NFL's strict celebration penalties, Thomas then ran over and hugged the referee. While the ref did seem to laugh, he also threw his flag, hitting Thomas and the Seahawks with a 15-yard penalty. Here's the full play: #Area29 + 🏈 = Touchdown#SEAvsNO https://t.co/PLD78H6izY — Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) October 30, 2016     Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011