San Francisco 49ers player Kyle Juszczyk has been fined by the National Football League for a familiar post-whistle celebration, sparking an unexpected defense from former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce and his commercial partners.
According to records of the incident, it marks the first time the “Niner” has faced league discipline for the celebration, despite performing the routine dozens of times. In response to the ruling, Juszczyk formally appealed the fine.
Jason Kelce Blasts NFL Discipline
The penalty drew immediate criticism from former Eagles lineman Jason Kelce, who voiced disbelief over the league’s decision in a post on the social media platform X. Kelce challenged the NFL’s rationale, suggesting the player take legal action regarding the characterization of the act.
« 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 written statement from Jason Kelce read on X.
Commercial Backing From Garage Beer
The controversy quickly drew commercial involvement from the beverage sector. Garage Beer, a company where Jason Kelce serves as a co-owner, announced via social media that it intends to cover the cost of Juszczyk’s fine.
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« Nous ne tolérerons absolument pas cette injustice. Nous serions heureux de faire en sorte que cette bière soit offerte par nous », stated representatives for Garage Beer in their public message, with Jason Kelce—the older brother of Travis Kelce—echoing support for the player.
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