49ers Fullback Kyle Juszczyk Wins His Appeal on Fine over His ‘Juice’ Celebration
The league and NFLPA said celebrations that mimic drinking a beverage will not be disciplined after the appeals officer accepted Juszczyk’s juice-box explanation.
- On Wednesday, the NFL rescinded a $14,926 fine against San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk after determining he was simulating drinking a juice box, not beer.
- The league initially cited Juszczyk for an 'imitation of chugging a beer' during a Week 2 victory over the Miami Dolphins, deeming the celebration an 'offensive demonstration' in poor taste.
- Defending his actions, Juszczyk argued he was mimicking drinking juice, a celebration tied to his nickname 'Juice' that fans at the Niners' stadium regularly chant.
- Stating the fine was hypocritical, Juszczyk pointed to the NFL's extensive Bud Light sponsorships, including naming rights at the stadium, as evidence of inconsistent enforcement.
- Meanwhile, Juszczyk remains sidelined after suffering a bone bruise in a Week 4 win over the Denver Broncos, with tight end Brayden Willis covering this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
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NFL announces decision on 'drinking' celebrations
This week, San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was fined for what the league thought was a distasteful celebration of chugging a beer. That fine was rescinded when the league learned the real intent behind the celebration, and it sparked a league-wide statement on such celebrations. Following the decision on Juszczyk’s celebration, the NFL issued…
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thesportsleader.comNFL, NFLPA: Player celebrations imitating drinking not considered violations
To draw a clearer line between player expression and poor sportsmanship, the NFL and the NFL Players Association issued a joint statement on Wednesday outlining which celebrations are and aren't appropriate.Mimicking drinking a beverage -- which recent...
Kyle Juszczyk says he was miming his nickname, not a Miller Lite—and the NFL has now agreed. The League has dropped a pair of $14,926 penalties on the San Francisco 49ers fullback, originally raised for what it called an "offensive" beer-chugging pantomime after a Week 2 win over...
49ers' Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over 'Juice' ...
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