49ers star Kyle Juszczyk trolls NFL’s drinking celebration fine with locker room prop

Nypost · Sep 24, 2026 · 638 words · By Edward Lewis

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When the San Francisco 49ers fullback was approached by Kyle Shanahan at practice this week and informed he had been fined by the NFL for pretending to drink a beverage during the Niners’ game against the Dolphins this past Sunday, he figured it was all a…

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“I thought maybe he was just messing with me,” Juszczyk said on Thursday.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the 35-year-old said”

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Five independent cross-references from NBC Washington and NY Post consistently refer to Kyle Juszczyk as 'the 35-year-old'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Super Bowl LVIII was an American football game played to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2023 season between the National Football Conference (NFC) champion San Fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_LVIII

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kyle Patrick Juszczyk ( YOOSS-chek; born April 23, 1991) is an American professional football fullback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Juszczyk

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brock Richard Purdy (born December 27, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brock_Purdy

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Claim 2: “Juszczyk, who was also fined $20,033 for an illegal helmet block in Week 1”

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Multiple sources confirm Juszczyk was fined $20,033 for unnecessary roughness and use of the helmet during a Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 19, 2026 · San Francisco 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk was fined $20,033 by the NFL for a Week 1 play against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. The NFL fined Juszczyk $20,033 for unnecessary roughness a…
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 19, 2026 · Fullback Kyle Juszczyk, still a central piece of the 49ers' run-blocking scheme, was fined $20,033 for unnecessary roughness and use of the helmet, the NFL announced on Saturday. Sep 20…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-issues-hefty-fine-49er…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 20, 2026 · 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was fined $20,033 for unnecessary roughness and use of the helmet on a third-quarter play in San Francisco’s 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, accordi…
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/kyle-juszcz…

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Claim 3: “The league did indeed dock Juszczyk $14,926 for “engaging in an offensive demonstration” by imitating “chugging a beer” in the team’s contest vs. Miami, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the specific fine amount of $14,926 and the reason ('engaging in offensive demonstrations' by imitating chugging a beer) during the Miami game.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2013 NFL draft was the 78th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft, which is officially called the "NFL Player Selection M…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL season was the 106th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 4, 2025, with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia defeating Dallas in the NF…
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Claim 4: “George Kittle who went to bat for the fullback on X. “Can confirm he doesn’t really drink beer but is a good guy,” Kittle wrote.”

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Web search results confirm George Kittle posted on social media regarding the fine, including a photo of Juszczyk drinking a Bud Light to troll the situation, and Juszczyk's claim that he doesn't drink beer.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Super Bowl LIV was an American football game played between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football Conference (NFC) champion San Francisco 49ers t…
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Claim 5: “Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase — who was also fined for demonstratively moving his elbow in a game against the Texans on Sunday”

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Multiple sources confirm Ja'Marr Chase was fined for a 'people's elbow' celebration during a game against the Houston Texans.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'marr Chase (1), right, and wide receiver Tee Higgins (5), left, celebrate after Chase scored a touchdown during the second second of an NFL football game against th…
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/nfl-fines-jamarr-chase-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Ja’Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the game at Reliant Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Houston, Te…
https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/jamarr-chase-tee-higgins…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chase told reporters that the NFL fined him for a “people’s elbow” celebration he did during the team’s Week 2 win over the Houston Texans. "It's literally a wrestling move,” Chase said, according to …
https://www.aol.com/articles/why-nfl-fined-bengals-ja-230046…

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Claim 6: “J.J. Watt also publicly disagreed with the league’s decision, writing on his social media page”

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Multiple sources report that J.J. Watt used social media to criticize the NFL's decision to fine Juszczyk, suggesting the celebration was likely a reference to his nickname 'Juice'.

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web search NEUTRAL — JJ Watt has a message for the NFL after Kyle Juszczyk was fined. The NFL reportedly found the celebration in 'poor taste' as they handed the 49ers star a $14,926 fine for allegedly pretending to drink…
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/nfl-legend-jj-watt-sarcastically-0…

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web search NEUTRAL — Former NFL star JJ Watt joined in denouncing the NFL for its questionable decision on Juszczyk. “I'm just going to go out on a limb here. For a guy whose nickname is ‘Juice,' could it not be ‘reasonab…
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The NFL Fined Kyle Juszczyk for his celebration. Kristin Juszczyk, his wife wasn’t having it. The league hit the San Francisco 49ers fullback with a $14,926 fine Thursday for “engaging in offensive de…
https://sportsnaut.com/nfl/kyle-juszczyks-wife-isnt-letting-…

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Claim 7: “the San Francisco 49ers fullback was approached by Kyle Shanahan at practice this week and informed he had been fined by the NFL for pretending to drink a beverage during the Niners’ game against the Dolphins this past Sunday”

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Multiple web sources confirm the NFL fined Kyle Juszczyk for an 'imitation of chugging a beer' during a game against the Miami Dolphins. One source specifically mentions he thought coach Kyle Shanahan was joking when informed of the fine.

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Claim 8: “Juszczyk wrapped a water bottle in tape and wrote “Not Beer” on it before his Thursday meeting with reporters.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Juszczyk brought a water bottle wrapped in tape with 'NOT BEER' written on it to a meeting with reporters on Thursday.

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web search NEUTRAL — After the 49ers concluded practice on Thursday, Kyle had a bottle in his locker that was covered in tape, with a makeshift label that read NOT BEER.He wrapped a water bottle in tape and wrote Not Beer…
https://ae.headtopics.com/news/49ers-kyle-juszczyk-fined-nea…

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web search NEUTRAL — Ahead of the 2-0 Niners’ matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, Juszczyk brought a visual aid to his locker for reporters: a water bottle wrapped in tape that read “NOT BEER.” “I don’t eve…
https://coed.com/2026/09/25/kyle-juszczyk-denies-drinking-be…

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web search NEUTRAL — 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was issued a fine Thursday for a total of $14,926 from the NFL for “engaging in offensive demonstrations.”
https://dailycaller.com/2026/09/25/san-francisco-49ers-kyle-…

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Claim 9: “The 10-time Pro Bowler”

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There is a contradiction in the evidence. The Mirror US and Yardbarker describe him as a '10-time Pro Bowler', while a Google News report describes him as a 'nine-time Pro-Bowl fullback'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Krieger Kittle (born October 9, 1993) is an American professional football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa H…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Kittle

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Trent Williams (born July 19, 1988) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). Williams is considered one of the greatest …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trent_Williams

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