Celebrating too soon? NFL players have been dropping the ball for some time now

By The Associated Press

People are buzzing about New York Jets receiver Malachi Corley having his first-ever touchdown overturned when he dropped the ball right before crossing the goal line.

How is that possible? Well, it happens more frequently than you might imagine with the Jets rookie only the latest one wanting the celebrate too soon.

New York Jets WR Malachi Corley, 2024

With the Jets at the Texans’ 19 early in the second quarter, Corley took a flip from Aaron Rodgers and zipped down the right sideline.