Amon-Ra St. Brown clearly enjoys reaching the end zone. Since his NFL debut in 2021, he has scored 41 touchdowns, ranking fourth in the league over that span.

For St. Brown, crossing the goal line isn’t just about points—it’s an opportunity to show off his personality and flair. Over his career with the Lions, he has developed a reputation for memorable celebrations, but few were as eye-catching as the one he performed against the New York Giants in Week 12.

After turning a screen pass into a 12-yard touchdown, St. Brown broke into an elaborate dance in the end zone, spinning his hips and moving his arms in a style reminiscent of salsa. The move was a deliberate homage to former Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, who famously celebrated touchdowns with a signature salsa routine.

St. Brown has become known for his creativity after scoring, often putting together intricate choreographies. Whether balancing on his head or mimicking popular figures like Kai Cenat, he relishes the spotlight each time he finds the end zone. Against the Giants, he chose to celebrate by playfully invoking Cruz’s iconic dance—a gesture aimed at both the former player and New York.

Cruz, during his six seasons in New York, scored 25 touchdowns, frequently performing the salsa that became his hallmark. The dance, characterized by a wave-like motion from torso to hips and shoulders, was inspired by his grandmother, Lucy Molina. A proud Puerto Rican, she taught Cruz the moves, which he later performed to honor her memory. “It’s something I do for my grandmother,” Cruz said in 2012. “It’s sacred to me, something I dedicate to her after she passed.”

Although Cruz’s NFL career was relatively brief, his salsa celebration remains one of the most memorable touchdown rituals in recent history, and St. Brown’s playful nod shows its lasting influence.