Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson just got a huge chunk of change back in his pocket after the NFL and NFLPA’s joint appeals officer overturned his $13,611 fine for the “imitation of shotgunning a beer.” This isn’t some minor slap on the wrist, this was a real chunk of change that he fought to get back.
Gatorade or Beer? That Was the $13,611 Question
The whole thing started when Ferguson got dinged for $13,611. The NFL said it was for the “imitation of shotgunning a beer.” Seriously? But Ferguson wasn’t having it. He fought back, arguing his celebration was just him pretending to drink Gatorade, not some alcoholic beverage. And you know what? The appeals officer bought it, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
So, the dude fought for his cash and won. Ferguson gets to keep his $13,611, proving sometimes you gotta stand up to those fines, especially when it’s about Gatorade, not a cold one. What a wild story.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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