Entering Week 5 with an impressive 4-0 record and holding the top position in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers delivered good news to fullback Kyle “Juice” Juszczyk. The league office completely rescinded his $14,926 fine, which was initially issued for an alleged beer-chugging celebration. The NFL acknowledged that Juszczyk was simply simulating drinking from a juice box in honor of his iconic nickname.

Juszczyk wasn't the only pass-catcher involved in the league's unusual celebration crackdown. In a corresponding development in Dallas, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the NFL also rescinded the $13,611 fine imposed on Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson. Ferguson successfully demonstrated to league officials that his gesture of “shotgunning a beer” was actually part of his routine Gatorade celebration, which had been documented during team practices and widely shared on social media.

NFL rescinded the $13,611 fine given to Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson for saying he was “shotgunning a beer”. Ferguson told the league it was his Gatorade celebration that he previously had done on multiple occasions in practice, as the team had documented on social media. Fine…

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 7, 2026

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With these lighthearted penalties overturned, the Cowboys can now focus on building long-term roster strength. Moving beyond the comedic sideline controversies, the front office has actively worked to enhance financial flexibility. They executed contract adjustments and restructures for key players, including DaRon Bland, Jake Ferguson, and Kenny Clark, which opened up approximately $19 million in cap space. This gives the franchise over $30 million in total to work with as they pursue their championship aspirations.