NFL rescinds Kyle Juszczyk's beer chugging celebration fine
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Key Points:
- 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk had his NFL fine for mimicking drinking a beer during celebrations rescinded after an appeal.
- Juszczyk argued the gesture referenced his nickname "Juice" and was simulating drinking from a juice box, not beer.
- The NFL agreed with Juszczyk's explanation, overturning the fine on the basis that the celebration was not promoting alcohol consumption.
- Juszczyk also highlighted the league's sponsorship deals with beer companies as a point of inconsistency in the fines.
- Colts guard Matt Goncalves was fined for the same celebration, but there has been no update on any appeal or change to his fine.
