49ers' Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal after being fined by NFL over "Juice" celebration

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an "offensive" celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.Juszczyk was initially fined $29,852 for two infractions of the league's sportsmanship rules after celebrating two catches in the third quarter of a Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins by doing the celebration he has done for years while the fans at Levi's Stadium cheered "Juice!" for his nickname.He appealed the fine and an appeals officer ruled in his favor, the league said Wednesday.ESPN first reported that the fine had been rescinded on appeal.Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his receiving touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of a game at Levi's Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Santa Clara. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The NFL has vowed to crack down on cel