NFL Fines 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk Over Post-Touchdown Celebration
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was fined by the NFL for a celebration imitating drinking a beverage, which the league deemed offensive (believing it to be beer), while Juszczyk maintains it was juice.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, September 24, 2026 —
The National Football League has issued a fine to San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk following a touchdown celebration that the league interpreted as offensive. The penalty was levied due to Juszczyk imitating the act of drinking a beverage.
According to league officials, the celebration was deemed offensive under the belief that it depicted the consumption of beer. However, Juszczyk has stated that the beverage he was imitating was, in fact, juice.
The specific amount of the fine was not provided. The NFL’s disciplinary actions often aim to maintain a certain standard of conduct during games. Details regarding the exact game or the precise communication from the league regarding the violation were not made available.
Juszczyk, a key player for the 49ers, has been with the team since 2017 and is known for his role as a lead blocker. Celebrations by players have occasionally drawn scrutiny from the league office, leading to penalties when deemed to violate sportsmanship guidelines.
The distinction between the league’s interpretation and Juszczyk’s explanation highlights a potential miscommunication or differing perspectives on celebratory actions on the field. The league’s stance was that the imitation was offensive due to its perceived association with alcohol, while Juszczyk asserted it was a harmless act involving a non-alcoholic beverage.
Further details concerning the timeline of the fine or any specific league policies cited in the ruling were not immediately disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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