San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was fined $14,926 by the NFL for imitating drinking a beverage during a game against the Miami Dolphins. Juszczyk initially thought the fine was a joke when informed by head coach Kyle Shanahan. He expressed surprise upon receiving the official notice, stating, "I don’t know how else to say it, I wasn’t drinking beer in my celebration." He clarified that his nickname is 'Juice' and that he celebrates by pretending to drink juice, not beer. The fine sparked reactions from teammates and other players, including George Kittle, who defended Juszczyk on social media, and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who criticized the league's penalties. Future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt also voiced his disagreement with the fine. Juszczyk plans to appeal the fines at a hearing next week and made light of the situation by bringing a water bottle labeled "Not Beer" to a press meeting.
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Kyle Juszczyk Responds to NFL Fine for Celebration Gesture
Kyle Juszczyk of the San Francisco 49ers was fined $14,926 by the NFL for mimicking drinking a beverage during a game. He expressed surprise at the fine, stating he was not drinking beer but celebrating with juice, a nod to his nickname. The fine has drawn criticism from teammates and other players, and Juszczyk plans to appeal the decision.
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49ers star Kyle Juszczyk trolls NFL’s drinking celebration fine with locker room prop
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