Sophie Cunningham criticizes NFL over Kyle Juszczyk's fine for celebration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Kyle Juszczyk of the San Francisco 49ers faces a $14,926 fine from the NFL for a post-touchdown celebration that the league interpreted as mimicking beer drinking. Juszczyk asserts that his gesture represents his nickname 'Juice' and has always symbolized that, not alcohol. Citing personal experience, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham commented on social media, stating the NFL behaves like the WNBA regarding fines, as she incurred approximately $23,000 in penalties during the past WNBA season, largely from discussions with officials. Juszczyk has appealed the fines and a hearing is scheduled for Tuesday to address both the celebration penalties and another fine for helmet use in Week 1.
- •Kyle Juszczyk fined for $14,926 for celebration deemed inappropriate by NFL.
- •Cunningham voiced support, comparing NFL's actions to WNBA's fine policies.
- •Juszczyk claims the celebration is linked to his 'Juice' nickname.
- •An appeal hearing for Juszczyk's fines is scheduled for Tuesday.
- •Cunningham's fines totaled about $23,000 this season primarily for referee disputes.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — “NFL Acting Like WNBA”: Sophie Cunningham Slams League Over Kyle Juszczyk’s Fine
"Kyle Juszczyk has spent years making his nickname part of his identity with the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran fullback celebrates big plays by pretending to drink juice, a routine that is familiar to 49ers fans and directly connected to his “Juice” nickname. That celebration became a problem after San Francisco’s Week 2 win over […] The post “NFL Acting Like WNBA”: Sophie Cunningham Slams League Over Kyle Juszczyk’s Fine appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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