Let this marinate for a moment.It gets crazier.TEXANS' AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR TO BE FINED ONCE AGAIN BY NFL FOR WEARING PRO-PALESTINIAN PERSONAL MESSAGE ON EYEBLACKSan Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on Sept.21, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif.
(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)Juszczyk received a letter from the league this week informing him he is being fined $14,926 for celebrating a touchdown by giving the universal symbol of taking a drink.The league told Juszczyk he violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, when he did an "imitation of chugging a beer" after scoring a touchdown at the 5:46 mark of the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins.NFL RESTARTS SOCIAL JUSTICE MESSAGING WHILE BATTLING DOMESTIC ABUSE, DRUNK DRIVING AND PROSTITUTION ARRESTS"Your imitation of chugging a beer constituted an offensive demonstration and could reasonably be construed as being in poor taste," the league's fine letter to Juszczyk reads in part.The letter also said, "players are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the game and is consistent with NFL standards of sportsmanship."NFL FINES SAINTS AND COWBOYS $500K FOR PRACTICE BRAWL, BUT FIGHTS WON'T STOP UNLESS PLAYERS GET FINEDA general view of fans ordering at a concessions stand at Cowboys Stadium for the game against the Miami Dolphins in Arlington, Texas, on Sept.2, 2010.
(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)Further offenses, Juszczyk was warned, would result in an escalation of disciplinary action, up to and including suspension.Juszcyzk is appealing the fine, per a source.Juszczyk scored his touchdown against the Dolphins, celebrated, and soon afterward the television broadcast cut to a Michelob Ultra beer commercial.Not.Making.This.Up.The NFL has an official beer.
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