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“NFL is on a roll of embarrassing itself”: Fans mock Roger Goodell-led league after Kyle Juszczyk’s $14,926 fine over ‘beer chug’ gets overturned

The NFL dropped the $14,926 fine given to San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk after realizing it had misunderstood his on-field celebration.

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Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 8:33 PM

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The NFL overturned a $14,926 fine handed to San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.
The fine was originally imposed after the league misinterpreted Juszczyk's touchdown celebration as mimicking chugging a beer.
The celebration took place following a third-quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 2.

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The NFL has rescinded a $14,926 fine issued to San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk after acknowledging an error regarding his touchdown celebration. The league originally penalized Juszczyk for an offensive demonstration, interpreting his actions as a beer-chugging gesture.

The celebration occurred in the third quarter of the 49ers' Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins. The overturned penalty led fans to openly mock the league and commissioner Roger Goodell over the disciplinary misunderstanding.

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