Kyle Juszczyk fined by NFL for beer celebration as Jason Kelce blasts penalty

The league office penalized Juszczyk for the celebration, prompting an appeal from the player, as reported by source materials detailing the disciplinary action. The sanction centers on a gesture that has become a familiar signature for the player following key plays on the field.

Jason Kelce Blasts the Penalty and Offers Support

The fine drew sharp public criticism from former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce, who took to social media to contest the league’s interpretation of the celebration. Kelce argued that the NFL lacked grounds to penalize the player, framing the gesture quite differently in a post on X.

« Juszczyk devrait menacer de poursuivre à son tour pour diffamation. Comment la NFL ose-t-elle porter de fausses accusations ? Il n’y a aucune façon qu’elle puisse prouver qu’il buvait de l’alcool à grandes gorgées. Il avalait à grandes gorgées ce « jus », a déclaré Jason Kelce in his online statement.

Following the announcement of the fine, Garage Beer—a beverage company in which Jason Kelce holds a co-ownership stake—stepped forward to offer financial assistance to the 49ers player. The company stated on social media that it intended to cover the cost of the sanction to protest the league’s decision.

« Nous ne tolérerons absolument pas cette injustice. Nous serions heureux de faire en sorte que cette bière soit offerte par nous », announced representatives for Garage Beer regarding the penalty levied against the San Francisco player.

Next Steps for Juszczyk and the 49ers

With the formal appeal already filed by Kyle Juszczyk, the player awaits a final ruling from league officials regarding the disputed fine. The San Francisco 49ers continue their preparations for upcoming fixtures while the disciplinary review moves through the standard NFL appeals process.