NFL fines 49ers player Juszczyk for drinking-themed touchdown celebration

Summarised from 3 outlets · 13 reports · Updated 25 Sept, 23:25 · Archive

The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for a touchdown celebration mimicking drinking.

Kyle Juszczyk was fined $14,926 by the NFL for his touchdown celebration against the Dolphins, which he performed by tilting his head back and pretending to drink. Juszczyk says the celebration refers to his nickname 'Juice' rather than alcohol, and he is appealing the fine. He and his wife have since mocked the decision on social media.

How it is being reported

• NFL wife fires back at league over ridiculous 15k fine, Presidents Cup has no juice & CBS's Melanie Collins!The final Friday of September brings Kristin Juszczyk and Kyle Juszczyk trolling Roger Goodell over the NFL's absurd $14,926 celebration fine.Fox News · 25 Sept, 21:02
• NFL’s double standard over 49ers fullback’s ‘beer’ fine leaves bad tasteWe’re throwing the flag on the NFL for this one. Unsportsmanlike hypocrisy. And after further review, the ruling stands. San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk gestures after a play against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sept. 20, 2026. The league fined 49ers fullback Kyle...New York Post · 25 Sept, 14:00
• 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk, wife Kristin with legendary mockery of NFL making $15K glass of juiceAfter a long and exhausting day, sometimes all you need is a little bit of juice. Making a fresh cup of juice is exactly what Kyle and his wife, Kristin Juszczyk, did after they found out early Thursday that he was being fined $14,926 over his touchdown celebration, where he pretends to chug a bottle...New York Post · 25 Sept, 04:28
• Kyle Juszczyk responds to beer fine by explaining in detail his celebration is about his nickname – JuiceKyle Juszczyk says his touchdown celebration is about drinking juice, not beer, and George Kittle jokingly wants to change his teammate's nickname.Fox News · 25 Sept, 01:33
• 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk trolls NFL’s drinking celebration fine with locker room propKyle Juszczyk just couldn't believe it.New York Post · 25 Sept, 01:02
• 49ers amused, Kyle Juszczyk appeals absurd NFL fine over TD celebration49ers fullback Kyle Jusczcyk is famously nicknamed "Juice," but the NFL says he was drinking beer in his touchdown celebration.New York Post · 25 Sept, 00:57
• NFL fans fume at 'no fun league' after 49ers star is handed huge fine for alcohol-themed celebration... as he insists: 'I don't even drink beer'After scoring during their 35-13 win over the Dolphins, the San Francisco star performed his trademark celebration by tilting his head back and pretending to drink a liquid.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 23:08
• Bengals superstar Ja’Marr Chase blasts NFL in $15K fine saga, demands players ‘fight for our money’The NFL’s decision to fine San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 has certainly caught the attention of everyone else in the league. Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who is well known for having some iconic touchdown celebrations that include the griddy, was asked about the league’s decision to fine Juszczyk, which left...New York Post · 24 Sept, 23:03
• NFL official sponsor weighs in on Kyle Juszczyk wild $15k fineBud Light has weighed in on the NFL fining 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk nearly $15,000 — well, sort of. George Kittle, a close friend and teammate of Juszczyk’s, confirmed the report that the 49ers fullback doesn’t drink beer. Bud Light is an official NFL sponsor. “Can confirm he doesn’t really drink beer but is a...New York Post · 24 Sept, 21:53
• George Kittle adds fuel to Kyle Juszczyk drinking sagaGeorge Kittle weighed in on the fun involving his good friend and 49ers teammate Kyle Juszczyk. On X, Kittle posted a photo of Juszczyk in a hot tub holding a can of beer and captioned the post, “He can’t be stopped!! This is before practice! Are you kidding me @JuiceCheck44.” Kittle went on and tagged...New York Post · 24 Sept, 20:53
• Kyle Juszczyk claps back at NFL for absurd $15k fine for pretending to drink juiceKyle Juszczyk’s chugging celebration is a staple for 49ers fans. Whenever Juszczyk gets the ball at Levi’s Stadium, he’s welcomed by “Juiiiicceee” chants from the home crowd. The veteran fullback responded to the NFL’s $14,926 fine for the longtime chugging celebration — and he came with receipts. Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers...New York Post · 24 Sept, 20:33
• NFL fines player nicknamed 'Juice' $14,926 for using a drinking celebration, calling it offensiveKyle Juszczyk is appealing a $14,926 NFL fine for his 'drinking' TD celebration against the Dolphins, which the league called an offensive demonstration.Fox News · 24 Sept, 19:27
• 49ers star fined $15K for ‘offensive demonstration in poor taste’ as ‘No Fun League’ strikes againKyle Juszczyk is commonly known as "Juice" by his San Francisco 49ers teammates.New York Post · 24 Sept, 18:50

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