The NFL just reversed the $14,926 fine slapped on San Francisco 49ers tight end Kyle Juszczyk for an “offensive demonstration” during their Week 2 win against the Miami Dolphins. This is a wild turn after the league initially claimed Juszczyk was imitating a beer chug during his touchdown celebration, which, apparently, is a big no-no.
“Juice” Was Just Being Juice, Apparently
The whole thing went down after Juszczyk pulled in a touchdown pass that pushed the 49ers’ lead to 28-6 late in the third quarter. He did his thing, and the NFL’s fun police came out swinging, hitting him with that hefty fine. But Juszczyk immediately clapped back, saying his celebration was purely an “ode to his nickname, Juice.” And guess what? His own quarterback, Brock Purdy, backed him up big time. Purdy was straight-up confused, saying, “Yeah I’ve seen Juice do his celebration for like five years. So, I’m a little confused with the punishment he’s dealing with.” You gotta wonder what the league was watching there, right? Sometimes these rules feel like they are coming out of nowhere.
A Win For Player Celebrations?
This isn’t the first time the NFL has had to eat crow on a fine. Back in January 2025, they rescinded a $25,000 fine for then-Texans running back Joe Mixon. He’d been docked for comments after a playoff loss, but the league later decided his words didn’t warrant the penalty. So, there’s a precedent for them admitting they got it wrong. Juszczyk, at 35, is a seasoned veteran in his 14th season, a 10-time Pro Bowler, and two-time All-Pro. He’s a key reason why the 49ers are tearing it up with a 4-0 start. You can’t tell me a guy like that, celebrating his “Juice” nickname, is trying to pull some offensive stunt. It’s good to see the league eventually came to its senses here. It makes you think about how they enforce these celebration rules.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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