# NFL Clarifies Drinking Celebrations

> NFL and NFLPA say imitating drinking won't get players fined.
- Title: NFL Clarifies Drinking Celebrations · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nfl, nflpa, celebration penalties, kyle juszczyk, jake ferguson, cowboys, 49ers, sports, Clarifies, Drinking, Celebrations, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-nflpa-clarify-celebration-penalties-fines
- Published: 2026-10-07T21:20:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, nflpa, celebration penalties, kyle juszczyk, jake ferguson, cowboys, 49ers, 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Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was fined $13,611 for imitating shotgunning a beer but the NFL rescinded the penalty.
## Key takeaway

The NFL and NFLPA clarified that imitating drinking a beverage does not constitute a violation of celebration penalties.