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NFL Rescinds Fine on 49ers Fullback After Celebration Mix-Up
League withdraws $14,926 penalty once it confirms the gesture involved a juice box rather than beer during Week 2 win
By OddsListing wire desk
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Fine Withdrawn
The league explained the decision came after clarifying that the player was mimicking the act of drinking from a juice box instead.
Details of the Play
The gesture occurred with under eight minutes remaining in the third quarter of the 49ers' Week 2 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Officials initially ruled it a violation of Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 for imitating the chugging of a beer. Juszczyk later noted the fine seemed inconsistent given existing league sponsorships tied to the beverage.
Player's Clarification
He displayed a jug marked 'Not Beer' along with thigh pads featuring a juice box image. Juszczyk expressed surprise at receiving the fine and explained that his celebrations have long featured the juice theme connected to his nickname, a routine he believed his coach initially treated as a joke.
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