When the New England Patriots announced the signing of linebacker Dont’a Hightower to a new four-year contract worth 43 million dollars, fans were not the only ones celebrating the news.
On his Instagram account Wednesday, Hightower shared video of his mother L’Tanya after she learned of his new deal.
“My son signed his deal makes his mama feel like this..” L’Tanya said before she showed off some dance moves much to her sons enjoyment.
“And people wonder where I get it from lol!!” Don’ta said in the Instagram caption.
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