49ers' Juszczyk Fined $14,926 for Beer-Chug Celebration — SkimNews
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- Kyle Juszczyk was fined $14,926 by the NFL for 'engaging in offensive demonstrations' under Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, for an 'imitation of chugging a beer' with under eight minutes left in the third quarter of the 49ers' win over the Miami Dolphins
- Juszczyk has appealed the fine, telling ESPN's Adam Schefter via text that 'I don't even drink beer,' and posting 'Can't make this stuff up...' on X
- The fine notice stated further offenses will result in escalated discipline, 'up to and including suspension,' a first explicit suspension warning for the long-standing celebration
- Juszczyk, who goes by the nickname 'Juice,' has performed the celebration for years, saying he is drinking his 'juice,' and had never been fined for it before
- Juszczyk is in his 10th season with the 49ers after signing as a free agent from the Baltimore Ravens in 2017
Why it matters: Juszczyk has appealed the fine, and his case tests whether the league's sportsmanship rule covers a personal touchdown celebration a player has performed for nearly a decade without prior punishment. The league's warning that future violations could trigger suspension raises the stakes for a routine in-game ritual that, until now, drew no discipline.
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