The NFL has rescinded its fine on San Francisco 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk for his Week 2 touchdown celebration.After scoring in their 35-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on September 20, Juszczyk performed his trademark celebration by tilting his head back and pretending to drink a liquid. In response, the league handed the fullback a $14,926 fine for engaging in an ‘offensive demonstration’ while on the field, claiming it was an imitation of ‘chugging a beer.’ However, following an explanation from Juszczyk and severe fan backlash, the league backtracked on its punishment on Wednesday. The league said it was withdrawing the fine ‘because his celebration was simulating drinking a juice box, not a beer….Mr. Juszczyk finally stated that the fine is hypocritical with the amount of Bud Light sponsorships surrounding the NFL.’ The NFL also later confirmed that further beverage-related celebrations performed by players would not be punishable. The NFL has rescinded its fine on San Francisco 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk for his celebration The fullback was handed a $14,926 fine for imitating drinking after his Week 2 touchdown ‘Conversely, recent celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will not be considered violations or result in discipline. The league-wide guidance provides players with greater clarity on how they can celebrate while remaining within the rules,’ the league stated. ‘When conduct falls into a gray area, the league will contact the player and provide direction before imposing discipline. The player will be advised that continued use of the identified celebration may result in future fines.’Individual and team celebrations are part of the game and help players connect with fans. Providing clear, consistent guidance allows players to express themselves while upholding the principles of sportsmanship that have long been a hallmark of NFL football.’The NFL did, however, stress that other gestures that depict violence, including the use of guns or other weapons or gang-related signs, that depict smoking or drug use, and that are sexual in nature would result in discipline. Juszczyk – who boasts the nickname ‘Juice’ – immediately appealed the fine and claimed: ‘I don’t even drink beer’.Fans noted that the 49ers star has used the celebration throughout his career and that this was the first time that the NFL had taken issue with it.Juszczyk has spent almost a decade in the Bay Area after arriving from the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent back in 2017, establishing himself as an eight-time Pro Bowl selection. The 49ers star, who is nicknamed ‘Juice’, has used the celebration throughout his career Juszczyk immediately appealed the fine and claimed: ‘I don’t even drink beer!’Fans also voiced their frustrations with the league on social media following the initial punishment. Former NFL star JJ Watt led the way, writing: ‘I’m just going to go out on a limb here… For a guy whose nickname is Juice, could it not be “reasonably construed” that he is drinking… stay with me here… Juice?’Another fan added: ‘This is DUMB. What if he was drinking water? They literally sell beer in the stadiums’.’Some of the NFL’s main sponsors are beer companies. I’m getting sick of this. This league’s soft and they know it,’ another disgruntled fan wrote online.