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Seahawks' Earl Thomas hugs ref in TD celebration, gets flagged

<p>Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a touchdown off a New Orleans Saints fumble during the first quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 30, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)</p>

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas tried a new touchdown celebration on Sunday.

The all-pro defender hugged an official after recovering a first-quarter fumble by New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram and returning it 34 yards for a touchdown.

Sorry, Earl. That is a 15-yard penalty.

It turns out the so-called "No Fun League" is also the No Hug League.

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