During their Week 4 matchup against the Washington Commanders in London, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor electrified the offense by scoring a crucial touchdown in the first half. He celebrated by sitting down and sipping from a cup of tea, which prompted NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo to publicly urge the league not to discipline him after the strict fine previously imposed on 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk for a similar celebration involving an “invisible beverage.”

As media members and fans debated whether the league would take action against Taylor's themed gesture, the running back clarified his intentions in his post-game remarks. In a report shared on X by James Boyd, Taylor humorously confirmed, “That was tea!” When asked about his royal wave celebration following a second touchdown, he expressed his respect for the host city by stating, “I have to show my respect.”

Since the NFL has fined players for pretending to drink *other beverages* during their celebrations, I double-checked to make sure #Colts RB Jonathan Taylor was, in fact, drinking tea:

“That was tea!”

As for his queen wave after his second TD?

“I have to show my respect.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/pycjUJkLD0

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) October 4, 2026

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Taylor's stellar performance helped jump-start an Indianapolis offense that had struggled early on, including a shaky start characterized by a bizarre fumble by the quarterback on the opening drive. His multi-touchdown effort provided the Colts with a competitive edge as they fought to secure a hard-earned victory. By embracing local culture with his clever tea sips and royal waves, Taylor created an unforgettable international spectacle and delivered a much-needed offensive boost for his team.