49ers Fullback Kyle Juszczyk Wins His Appeal on Fine over His 'Juice' Celebration
The league withdrew the $14,926 penalty after determining Kyle Juszczyk was miming a juice box, not a beer, during a Week 2 touchdown celebration.
- On Wednesday, the NFL rescinded a $14,926 fine against San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk after determining he was simulating drinking a juice box, not beer.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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Medicine Hat News49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk wins his appeal on fine over his 'Juice' celebration
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an “offensive” celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk wins his appeal on fine over his 'Ju
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an “offensive” celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk successfully appeals NFL beer fine by invoking his 'Juice' nickname - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Sometimes cooler heads at the NFL prevail because they recognize obvious missteps and correct them – such as the fining last week of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk. The league has informed Juszcyek that the $14,926 fine it imposed on Sept. 24 for doing a celebration that it originally believed imitated drinking a beer [...]
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