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Jake Ferguson beer-miming fine
NFL fines player for beer-miming celebration.
In brief
NFL fines player for beer-miming celebration. NFL fined Jake Ferguson $13,611 for miming beer after scoring a touchdown in Week 2. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
NFL new beer-miming rule
The NFL has issued fines for players who mimic drinking beer after scoring a touchdown.
Jake Ferguson fined
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was fined $13,611 for pretending to shotgun a beer after scoring a touchdown in Week 2.
Rule change timing
The NFL started imposing fines after noticing a celebration in Week 1, with no prior notice to players or fans.
Week 1 no fines
No fines were issued for offensive celebrations in Week 1 or any preseason week.
NFL beer hypocrisy
The NFL has an official beer sponsor and sells beer at high prices, making the fines seem hypocritical.
The headline
NFL fined Jake Ferguson $13,611 for miming beer after scoring a touchdown in Week 2.
