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49ers player Kyle Juszczyk fined $14,926 by NFL for drinking celebration

9/25/2026

The National Football League fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for performing a drinking gesture after scoring a touchdown.

Commissioner Roger Goodell's office cited Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, interpreting the move as "chugging a beer," which the league deemed an offensive celebration.

Juszczyk's wife, Kristin Juszczyk, responded to the penalty with a social media video featuring her husband.

The post, captioned "Kyle’s got a drinking problem," included text referencing the specific fine amount as a "glass of juice." The couple framed the gesture as an homage to Juszczyk's nickname, "Juice," rather than a promotion of alcohol consumption.

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