Celebrating a touchdown is practically a rite of passage in the NFL. But occasionally, a player breaks out into a dance that leaves fans wondering if the six points were worth the second-hand embarrassment.
Whether it was a lack of rhythm or simply too much confidence, these 15 players made us all wish the NFL had a dance-off penalty flag. Let’s count down the guys who probably should’ve just handed the ball to the ref and walked away.
15. Rex Grossman
Scoring was a rarity, so Rex went too far out when it happened. His little end zone shuffle looked more like a dad at a wedding reception.
14. Peyton Hillis
The Madden cover boy was more bulldozer than breakdancer. His stiff robot moves after a touchdown were about as graceful as a linebacker doing ballet.
13. Trent Richardson
Every time Trent found the end zone, it felt like a miracle, followed by a dance that looked like he just made it up on the spot. Nothing says “I average 2.9 yards per carry” like an overly enthusiastic two-step.
12. Matt Leinart
Leinart brought some USC swagger, but his pro career didn’t exactly back it up. His hip-hop-lite celebrations just felt out of place for a backup QB.
11. Chris Johnson (Post-Prime)
In his prime, CJ2K was lightning fast and electric. But once that burst disappeared, the dances stayed—and they didn’t hit quite the same.
10. Danny Amendola
Sure, the slot receiver could make clutch catches, but post-score dancing wasn’t in his bag. Watching him groove felt like a substitute teacher trying to connect with students.
9. Jared Cook
Cook’s celebrations always felt too confident for a tight end with hands like stone. The man could hit a gritty, but not a route, tree.
8. Colt McCoy
Colt was the king of effort rather than execution, showcasing some of the most awkward touchdown dances this side of the Mississippi.
7. Fred Jackson
Fred was a grinder, not a glider. His celebrations looked like a man trying to remember the steps halfway through doing them.
6. Jimmy Clausen
Clausen barely scored, but when he did, you’d think he just won the Super Bowl. The awkward arm-flailing that followed was less “swagger” and more “oops, was that on camera?”
5. Toby Gerhart
Toby ran like a freight train—and danced like one too. Watching him try to groove after a short-yardage plunge was like seeing a lineman in a salsa class.
4. David Carr
Carr didn’t score often, but the dancing came out when he did—and it was painful. It felt like he was trying to distract us from a decade of sacks.
3. Blake Bortles
The Bortles era had many confusing moments, and his touchdown dances were no exception. Picture a frat guy doing the worm with zero flexibility.
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2. Trent Dilfer
Dilfer once famously said, “You can’t lose games in the NFL and still win.” His dances felt equally confusing—part celebration, part mid-life crisis.
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1. Tim Tebow
Tebow’s touchdowns were usually followed by a knee, a prayer, and a painfully earnest attempt at rhythm. Great guy, legendary college QB, but when it came to dancing? Let’s say he’s in the right place—even if his feet weren’t.
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