Kyle Juszczyk Wins Appeal

The NFLNational Football Leagueprofessional American football league rescinded San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersNational Football League franchise in Santa Clara, California fullback Kyle JuszczykKyle JuszczykAmerican football player (born 1991)’s fine after an appeals officer ruled in his favor. The league and the NFL Players AssociationNational Football League Players AssociationLabor organization representing the professional American football players in the National Football League clarified that imitating drinking a beverage during a celebration will not be a violation or lead to discipline. The league had initially fined Juszczyk $29,852 for two celebrations after catches against the Miami Dolphins, treating them as beer-chugging violations. The fine came during an NFL crackdown on player celebrations. The NFL said the celebration looked like chugging beer; Juszczyk said he was drinking juice, matching his nickname. Celebrations depicting violence, smoking, drug use, or sexual conduct remain prohibited.