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NFL Fines 49ers Fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 Over ‘Beer’ Celebration
WHY IT MATTERS
The fine underscores the NFL’s tightening rules on player celebrations and its broader effort to enforce conduct standards across the league.
What happened
The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 after a touchdown celebration that the league said resembled “chugging a beer.” Juszczyk, whose nickname is “Juice,” explained that the gesture is a long‑standing tribute to his moniker, not an alcohol reference.
He noted that he has never drunk beer in a celebration and that the act has been part of his routine for years. The league’s decision comes as it rolls out a new fine schedule that could lead to suspensions.
Juszczyk has appealed the fine, with a hearing set for Tuesday via Zoom.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Kyle Juszczyk responds to beer fine by explaining in detail his celebration is about his nickname – Juice
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Sep 25, 2026, 6:15 AM
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