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Kyle Juszczyk has NFL fine overturned after 49ers touchdown celebration
The NFL has rescinded the $14,926 fine it handed 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk for his touchdown celebration during San Francisco’s Week 2 win over Miami.
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Kyle Juszczyk is no longer on the hook for the fine he received over his Week 2 touchdown celebration. The NFL has rescinded the $14,926 penalty it issued to the San Francisco 49ers fullback for an infraction related to his post-score actions in a win against the Miami Dolphins.
League discipline initially cited Juszczyk for an "offensive demonstration" after he celebrated in the end zone, believing he pretended to chug a beer. That interpretation led to the financial punishment before the NFL ultimately decided to overturn the ruling and clear the fine.
Misinterpreted celebration drew quick pushback
After the game, Juszczyk explained that the celebration was meant as a nod to his longstanding nickname, Juice, rather than any reference to alcohol. Quarterback Brock Purdy publicly questioned why the league took issue with it, noting he had seen his teammate do the same gesture for years and was perplexed by the discipline.
The incident occurred late in the third quarter when Juszczyk caught a touchdown pass that stretched San Francisco’s lead over Miami to 28-6. The score helped the 49ers seize firm control of the contest, but the aftermath quickly shifted from the on-field result to whether the celebration crossed a line in the NFL’s eyes.
League reversal fits a small but notable pattern
Although uncommon, the NFL has walked back fines in the past. In January 2025, then-Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon had a $25,000 fine nullified after being punished for comments he made following a playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Upon review, the league concluded his remarks did not warrant financial discipline and vacated the penalty.
Juszczyk, 35, is in his 14th season with the 49ers, who drafted him in the fourth round in 2013. A 10-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, he remains a central piece of San Francisco’s offense and has been part of the team’s 4-0 start to the season.
By reversing the fine, the NFL removes a lingering controversy over a celebration teammates view as part of Juszczyk’s identity rather than a taunt. The move also underscores that the league’s disciplinary process can be revisited when additional context alters how an incident is interpreted.