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Jake Ferguson's fine rescinded after proving drink was Gatorade

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Jake Ferguson's fine rescinded after proving drink was Gatorade

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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson had a $13,611 NFL fine rescinded on October 7, 2026, after he contested that his touchdown celebration on September 20, 2026, was an imitation of chugging Gatorade, not beer. Ferguson mimed puncturing a football and drinking its contents, which the league initially interpreted as a violation. He provided evidence from team practice footage to support his claim. Other players, including Kyle Juszczyk and Matt Goncalves, also faced fines for similar celebrations but are appealing their penalties. The NFL has faced criticism for not communicating the new enforcement measures in advance.

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•Ferguson fined $13,611 after a celebration in Week 2
•NFL rescinded the penalty after Ferguson's explanation
•Ferguson claimed celebration was for chugging Gatorade
•Juszczyk and Goncalves also fined for similar gestures
•NFLPA criticized lack of warning about fines for celebrations

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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was fined $13,611 by the NFL after a touchdown celebration in the team’s Week 2 win over the Washington Commanders on September 20, 2026. But the league took new decisions on this issue as Jake Ferguson reportedly provided context of his celebration to the NFL after he was fined. […] The post Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson’s ‘Shotgunning a Beer’ Fine Rescinded After Proving It Was Gatorade appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson’s ‘Shotgunning a Beer’ Fine Rescinded After Proving It Was Gatorade
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was fined $13,611 by the NFL after a touchdown celebration in the team’s Week 2 win over the Washington Commanders on September 20, 2026. But the league took new decisions on this issue as Jake Ferguson reportedly provided context of his celebration to the NFL after he was fined. […] The post Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson’s ‘Shotgunning a Beer’ Fine Rescinded After Proving It Was Gatorade appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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