San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk has been fined $14,926 by the National Football League for engaging in what league officials classified as offensive gestures during a recent game against the Miami Dolphins.
NFL Fines San Francisco Fullback $14,926
The penalty stems from a celebration during the third quarter of Sunday’s matchup at Hard Rock Stadium, where the veteran offensive player mimed the action of chugging a beer. The league announced the financial sanction on Thursday, targeting the 35-year-old player for unsportsmanlike conduct rules regarding on-field gestures.
Social Media Reaction and Immediate Appeal
Juszczyk quickly took to social media to address the decision, writing on X, “You can’t make this up,” while sharing a post from ESPN reporter Adam Schefter. According to league records and reporting, Juszczyk—whose longstanding nickname is “Juice”—has utilized the exact same celebration for years without prior discipline from the league office.
Juszczyk has already filed an appeal against the sanction.
Jason Kelce and Garage Beer Respond
The penalty drew sharp criticism from prominent football figures, including former Philadelphia Eagles offensive line player Jason Kelce. Weighing in on the platform X, Kelce expressed disbelief over the league’s interpretation of the gesture.
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“Juszczyk should threaten to sue for defamation in return,” Kelce posted. “How does the NFL dare make false accusations? There is no way it can prove he was chugging alcohol. He was chugging that ‘juice’.”
Garage Beer, a beverage company in which Jason Kelce holds a co-ownership stake, also joined the public discussion. The company issued a statement on social media offering to cover the entirety of Juszczyk’s fine.
“We will absolutely not stand for this injustice,” the company posted. “We would be happy to make sure that beer is on us.”
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