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NFL bans goal post dunk celebrations: Lambeau Leap not in jeopardy

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The NFL is cracking down on the goal post celebration, much to the dismay of Jimmy Graham and Tony Gonzalez, but Green Bay Packers fans fear not; the Lambeau Leap is not in jeopardy of being banned by the league.

"The goal post issue is the potential delay of game for having to re-set the crossbar after knocked askew by a dunker," NFL senior vice president of communications Greg Aiello told ESPN. "It has happened a few times. Not the case for the [Lambeau] Leap."

The Lambeau Leap has become a tradition when a Packer player scores a touchdown at home. LeRoy Butler and legendary Green Bay defensive end Reggie White introduced the celebration in 1993.

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