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NFL Rescinds Kyle Juszczyk’s $14,926 Beer-Chug Fine

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 4:05 AM UTC · How we work

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NFL Lifts Fines

The NFL rescinded San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk’s $14,926 fine after his beer-chug celebration appeal.
The league also lifted Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson’s $13,611 fine for a fake-beer celebration.
Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves remains fined $8,847 while his Coca-Cola celebration appeal is pending.
Goncalves said he was mimicking drinking Coca-Cola, not alcohol, during the Week 2 touchdown.

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Juszczyk Misses Weeks

Kyle Juszczyk will miss two to three weeks after sustaining a knee sprain and bone bruise.
The injury occurred during the 49ers’ Week 4 victory over the Denver Broncos.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Juszczyk’s absence may give tight end Brayden Willis additional playing time.
Juszczyk likened the appeals hearing to a courtroom, noting the fine was read and parties could speak.

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NFL Lifts Fines

The NFL rescinded San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk’s $14,926 fine after his beer-chug celebration appeal.
The league also lifted Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson’s $13,611 fine for a fake-beer celebration.
Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves remains fined $8,847 while his Coca-Cola celebration appeal is pending.
Goncalves said he was mimicking drinking Coca-Cola, not alcohol, during the Week 2 touchdown.

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