NFL overturns beer fine after player's juice nickname defence

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 7 Oct, 22:48 · Archive

The NFL has overturned a $14,926 fine against San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk for a celebration it had deemed offensive.

The NFL initially fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for an 'offensive demonstration' during a game, claiming his celebration imitated chugging a beer. Juszczyk appealed the fine by arguing that his gesture represented drinking juice, not beer, citing his 'Juice' nickname. He also highlighted what he characterised as hypocrisy in the NFL's sponsorship deals with alcohol brands.

Following the appeal and discussions between the NFL and the NFL Players Association, the league reversed course and rescinded the fine. The NFL and the players' union have now agreed to allow drinking celebrations without imposing fines. The decision also applied to another player, Jake Ferguson, whose fine was similarly reversed.

How it is being reported

• Drink up, boys! NFL reverses course after meeting with NFLPA to allow all drinking celebrations without finesThe NFL and NFL Players Association now allow drinking celebrations after rescinding fines for Kyle Juszczyk and Jake Ferguson's touchdown moves.Fox News · 7 Oct, 22:39
• NFL makes humiliating U-turn on Kyle Juszczyk's fine over 'distasteful celebration'... and reveals player anger at alcohol sponsorship 'hypocrisy'The league handed the San Francisco 49ers fullback a $14,926 fine for engaging in an 'offensive demonstration' while on the field, claiming it was an imitation of 'chugging a beer.'Daily Mail Sport · 7 Oct, 22:29
• 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk successfully appeals NFL beer fine by invoking his 'Juice' nicknameKyle Juszczyk successfully argued his celebration mimicked drinking juice, not beer, and even called out the NFL's own Bud Light sponsorships.Fox News · 7 Oct, 15:59

In this story: Kyle Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · NFL · Jake Ferguson · NFLPA

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