Lions’ Amon-Ra St Brown talks Trump dance

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders and played the role of president. Donald Trump signature dance at the celebration.

The 9-yard touchdown catch was his eighth of the season as Detroit won the game 44–22. He had five catches for 58 yards.

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Brown was asked about Trump's move and whether it was “premeditated.”

“I heard Trump was going to be at the game,” Brown explained. “I don't know how many times the president is going to be at the game, so I just decided to have a little fun and dance.”

In fact, the current US President present at NFL regular season game rarely occurs. The last president to attend a game while in office was President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Trump attended Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans and attended a Pittsburgh Steelers game last year while on the campaign trail.

LIONS AMON-RA ST BROWN DOES TRUMP'S SIGNATURE DANCE TO CELEBRATE TOUCHDOWN AGAINST CHIEF

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Photo)

He was at the game to read the names of those who enlisted in the U.S. Army. He didn't show up for the game until the second quarter.

Commanders greeted the President as part of the NFL's Salute to Service celebration honoring veterans across the United States.

“We are honored to welcome President Trump to the game as we honor those who have served and continue to serve our country,” Commanders Club President Mark Clouse said last week. “The entire Commanders organization is proud to participate in the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of our nation's veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families this Sunday.”

President Donald Trump (right) and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attend an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, Sunday, November 9, 2025. (Jacqueline Martin/AP Photo)

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The President has attended numerous sporting events over the past 13 months. In addition to playing with the Steelers last year and the Super Bowl, he has competed in the UFC, Daytona 500, US Open and Ryder Cup.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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