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NFL Clarifies Drinking Celebrations
NFL and NFLPA say imitating drinking won't get players fined.
In brief
NFL and NFLPA say imitating drinking won't get players fined. The NFL and NFLPA clarified that imitating drinking a beverage does not constitute a violation of celebration penalties. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
NFL and NFLPA joint statement
The league and players association released a statement to clarify the line between player expression and conduct that may result in discipline.
Penalties for specific gestures
Players face 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, fines, or both for gestures depicting violence, smoking, drug use, or sexual content.
Drinking imitation no longer a violation
The joint statement says imitating drinking a beverage will not be considered violations or result in discipline.
Kyle Juszczyk's $14,926 fine
The NFL fined 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for an offensive demonstration after Week 2.
Juszczyk's celebration explanation
Juszczyk said his celebration was always his nickname 'Juice' and the NFL reversed the fine.
Jake Ferguson's $13,611 fine
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was fined $13,611 for imitating shotgunning a beer but the NFL rescinded the penalty.
The short version
The NFL and NFLPA clarified that imitating drinking a beverage does not constitute a violation of celebration penalties.
