Seahawks' Justin Coleman channels Ezekiel Elliott with Salvation Army kettle jump

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ARLINGTON, Texas – Here’s to you, Ezekiel Elliott.

Justin Coleman felt there was no better way to christen a touchdown inside AT&T Stadium than to mimic the classic celebration that the Dallas Cowboys star running back captured hearts with last season.

So, the Seattle Seahawks cornerback ran back a Dak Prescott interception to the end zone and hopped into a Salvation Army red kettle.

What a way to mark Elliott’s return from a six-game suspension.

“I pre-planned it, honestly,” Coleman told USA TODAY Sports. “I had already told my teammates that if I caught a pick-six, I’m going to run to that bucket and jump in it, and do whatever Zeke did.”

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The stunt drew a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct – even with relaxed celebration rules in the NFL this season, using props is a no-no – but Coleman figured it was worth it.

Besides, his touchdown helped the Seahawks achieve a 21-12 victory that keeps the team's playoff hopes alive.

Guess you might say he is feeling the spirit of the season. He might wind up paying a fine, too, which the NFL ultimately distributes to charity.

“Anything,” he said, “to bring energy to the team.”

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