NFL says drinking gestures will not draw penalties
The NFL and players’ union clarified that celebrations imitating drinking a beverage would no longer count as violations or lead to discipline, ESPN and CBS Sports reported. Fines against Kyle Juszczyk and Jake Ferguson were rescinded. The sides also clarified which forms of celebration remain prohibited, though the RSS reports did not list them.
Why it matters
The clarification gives players and officials a clearer boundary after disputed enforcement of celebration rules.
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Part of the October 8, 2026 brief.