49ers Player Kyle Juszczyk Fined by NFL for Touchdown Celebration
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk received a fine from the NFL for a touchdown celebration where he mimicked drinking a beverage. The league identified the act as an "offensive" beer chugging imitation, though Juszczyk maintained he was drinking juice.
Odessa Midland, TX, September 24, 2026 —
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk has been fined by the National Football League (NFL) following a touchdown celebration. The league penalized Juszczyk for an act that occurred during a game where he mimicked drinking a beverage.
According to league officials, the celebration was interpreted as an imitation of beer chugging and was deemed “offensive.” The NFL’s disciplinary action resulted in a monetary fine for the player.
Juszczyk, however, has stated his intention behind the gesture. The fullback maintained that he was not imitating drinking alcohol, but rather mimicked drinking juice. The specific amount of the fine imposed by the NFL was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.yourbasin.com, see more information here.
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