Stephen A. Smith 'p---ed off' that NFL addressed Trump dance celebrations, blames 'woke culture'

However, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith was annoyed at the league for even addressing the new gridiron celebration.

Smith later blamed "woke" and "cancel culture" for the NFL feeling the need to discuss the celebrations - and credited those for Trump's victory.

"I got news for you," Smith said. "Football players are usually American people. So are basketball players. So are UFC fighters, they got a right to support who the hell they want without the league needing to send in a response."

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers; Tennessee Titans wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine; and Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez were all seen doing it. Bowers explained why he did the move after the game.

Bowers' media session was curiously shut down after he gave his answer, according to the paper. It led to speculation about whether the dance would be prohibited. Clearly, not.

Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.