(NEXSTAR) – Actor and Eagles fan Rob McElhenny, best known for co-creating and starring in FXX’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” had recently offered to foot the bill for a fine incurred by Eagles player Jalyx Hunt during Super Bowl LIX.
Hunt graciously declined, however, and suggested McElhenney put the money toward a better cause.
McElhenny initially offered to pay the fine Sunday, responding to an X post relaying news of Hunt being fined $5,690 for “unsportsmanlike conduct.” The “conduct” in question, according to Sports Illustrated, concerned Hunt miming the use of a bow and arrow during an on-field celebration after sacking Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The NFL had deemed the act a “violent celebration.”
celebrates after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Feb. 9, 2025. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
“Hey @jalyx_hunt if this is true hit me up,” McElhenney wrote in a post to X on Sunday. “Sorry, to clarify… do not hit me. DM me. I’ll pay this fine. Worth every penny.”
Hunt responded shortly afterward, thanking McElhenney for the offer but asking instead that he donate the money to Barbers Who Care Inc., an organization raising money to send the students of the Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia High School on a tour to visit colleges.
McElhenney responded a half-hour later, confirming he had donated the full $5,690 (plus a tip) in honor of Hunt.
“For this man and anybody he supports,” McElhenney wrote in a note shared alongside his donation.
Dozens of other supporters followed suit after Hunt’s tweet, indicating on the fundraising site that they were alerted to the cause by the NFL player. As of Monday morning, the fundraiser had raised over $22,000, surpassing its $20,000 goal.
Hunt, 23, began his NFL career this past season with the Philadelphia Eagles, making it to the Super Bowl in his rookie year. He previously played football at Cornell University and Houston Christian University.
