Kyle Juszczyk has NFL fine for celebration rescinded after appeal
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk will receive a refund of $14,926 after successfully appealing an NFL fine related to his post-touchdown celebration. Juszczyk claimed he was pretending to drink from a juice box rather than consuming beer, countering the league's view. His appeal letter pointed out sponsorship deals with beer companies, highlighting a perceived hypocrisy. He injured his knee during a recent game and will miss time on the field but expressed surprise at the original fine, stressing his celebration traditionally involves 'juice.'
- •Juszczyk appealed his $14,926 celebration fine successfully.
- •He stated his celebration involved pretending to drink juice.
- •Juszczyk injured his knee and will miss multiple games.
- •He caught a 6-yard touchdown pass during Week 2.
- •Juszczyk's nickname is 'Juice,' referencing his celebration style.
- 3:22 PMESPN — NFL cancels Juszczyk fine, sees he was pretending to drink juice, not beer
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — NFL rescinds punishment for 49ers star
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — NFL rescinds Kyle Juszczyk's beer chugging celebration fine
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk reportedly has drink-chugging celebration fine rescinded by NFL
"The NFL has rescinded the $14,926 fine it imposed on the 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk for what it thought was a distasteful celebration of chugging a beer.
"San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk may not be feeling great after getting hurt on Sunday, but at least he won't have to pay his fine.
"Juszczyk appealed the fine and said his celebration was tied to his "Juice" nickname.
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External links- ESPNOct 7, 2026, 3:22 PMNFL cancels Juszczyk fine, sees he was pretending to drink juice, not beer
The NFL has rescinded the $14,926 fine it imposed on the 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk for what it thought was a distasteful celebration of chugging a beer.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:31 PMNFL rescinds punishment for 49ers star
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk may not be feeling great after getting hurt on Sunday, but at least he won't have to pay his fine.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:29 PMNFL rescinds Kyle Juszczyk's beer chugging celebration fine
Juszczyk appealed the fine and said his celebration was tied to his "Juice" nickname.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:12 PM49ers' Kyle Juszczyk reportedly has drink-chugging celebration fine rescinded by NFL
Juszczyk was successful in appealing the $14,926 fine by the league.
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