Kyle Juszczyk has reportedly been fined $14,926 for his beer-chugging celebration after scoring a touchdown during the San Francisco 49ers‘ 35-13 Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL’s letter to the fullback, whose nickname is “Juice,” said, “Your imitation of chugging a beer constituted an offensive demonstration and could reasonably be construed as being in poor taste.”
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Juszczyk’s celebration came following his 6-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter to extend the 49ers’ lead to 28-6.
The fine, which falls under the NFL’s “Sportsmanship – Unsportsmanlike Conduct” category of violations, has already been appealed by Juszczyk, according to Schefter.
This is the second time this season that Juszczyk has been fined by the NFL. During Week 1, he was docked $20,033 for using his helmet while making a block during San Francisco‘s win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
As part of the appeal process, Juszczyk will have a hearing with one of the NFL’s appeals officers — Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson or James Thrash — who are jointly appointed and paid by the league and the NFLPA. Once the officer makes a decision, the ruling is final and binding.
