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George Kittle reveals new nickname for Kyle Juszczyk after fine

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

George Kittle reveals new nickname for Kyle Juszczyk after fine

Summary

George Kittle introduced a new nickname for teammate Kyle Juszczyk following a NFL fine for a touchdown celebration deemed inappropriate by the league. The fine of $14,926 stemmed from Juszczyk's gesture during the 49ers' 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins on September 20. Kittle proposed the name "Beer," stating the team voted on it, while Juszczyk insisted his celebration was related to his nickname 'Juice.' He plans to appeal the fine, scheduled for a hearing next week. Trent Williams, another teammate, expressed concern that the league might not fully understand the context of Juszczyk's gesture.

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By the Numbers

•George Kittle gave Kyle Juszczyk the nickname 'Beer'.
•Juszczyk was fined for a celebration seen as offensive.
•He insists the celebration relates to his nickname 'Juice'.
•The 49ers won 35-13 against the Dolphins on September 20.
•Juszczyk is appealing the fine, with hearings scheduled for next week.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — “We Voted On That”: George Kittle Reveals New Nickname for Kyle Juszczyk

What they're saying

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George Kittle usually has no trouble making reporters laugh. This time, his joke came from an unusual situation involving one of his closest teammates. Kyle Juszczyk had just received an NFL fine for a celebration he has used for years. The league viewed Juszczyk’s gesture as an imitation of drinking beer. Juszczyk said the celebration […] The post “We Voted On That”: George Kittle Reveals New Nickname for Kyle Juszczyk appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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