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NFL-‘Name is… Juice’: Juszczyk appeals fine over alleged beer-drinking celebration

  • The NFL fined San Francisco Niners fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 on Thursday for engaging in an "offensive demonstration" during Sunday's 35-13 victory against the Miami Dolphins.
  • Juszczyk, nicknamed "Juice," has performed his signature chugging celebration for years as an ode to his nickname, though the league deemed the imitation of chugging beer to be in "poor taste."
  • The NFL's fine notice stated the celebration violated league standards of sportsmanship and warned that future offenses could result in escalation, including potential suspension.
  • Juszczyk has already filed an appeal, telling ESPN's Adam Schefter, "And I don't even drink beer," and later writing that he "can't make this stuff up."
  • This is the 6th fine for Juszczyk in three seasons, following previous penalties for illegal use of the helmet during the NFC Wild Card Round and other games.
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The name Kyle Juszczyk can hardly be pronounced in the NFL. That's why the 49ers star misses the top name "Saft" (translated) and celebrates strong scenes with a special gesture.

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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Jose, United States on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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