49ers' Kyle Juszczyk reportedly fined $14,926 for beer-chugging TD celebration
Juszczyk is appealing the NFL's decision after his touchdown celebration against the Dolphins.
Kyle Juszczyk has reportedly been fined $14,926 for his beer-chugging celebration after scoring a touchdown during the San Francisco 49ers ' 35-13 Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins .
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter , the NFL's letter to the fullback, whose nickname is "Juice," said, "Your imitation of chugging a beer constituted an offensive demonstration and could reasonably be construed as being in poor taste."
Juszczyk's celebration came following his 6-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter to extend the 49ers' lead to 28-6.
The fine, which falls under the NFL's "Sportsmanship — Unsportsmanlike Conduct" category of violations , has already been appealed by Juszczyk, according to Schefter.
This is the second time this season that Juszczyk has been fined by the NFL. During Week 1, he was docked $20,033 for using his helmet while making a block during San Francisco 's win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
As part of the appeal process, Juszczyk will have a hearing with one of the NFL's appeals officers — Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson or James Thrash — who are jointly appointed and paid by the league and the NFLPA. Once the officer makes a decision, the ruling is final and binding.
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