{
  "id": 9900880,
  "title": "Cowboys Pro Bowl TE Jake Ferguson Takes Action After NFL Fine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/cowboys-pro-bowl-te-jake-ferguson-takes-action-after-nfl-fine",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T03:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/cowboys-pro-bowl-te-jake-ferguson-takes-action-after-nfl-fine-12492154"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL recently issued a series of fines to players for their touchdown celebrations, particularly those that resembled imitating the act of shotgunning a beer. San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was fined $14,926 for a celebration the league deemed imitative of chugging a beer, while Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson received a $13,611 fine for his own imitation of shotgunning a beer during a game against Washington. Both players are considering appealing their respective fines.\n\nAdam Schefter of ESPN reported that Ferguson intends to appeal his $13,611 fine. To do so, Ferguson must follow a specific process, which involves having his case reviewed by one of three appeals officers. These officers, Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson, and James Thrash, are former players jointly appointed and paid by both the NFL and the NFL Players Association. The officer assigned to review the case will examine the play and hear arguments from both the league and the player. The officer's decision is final and binding, and if the fine is upheld, the league will withhold the amount from the player's subsequent paycheck. If the fine is rescinded, the player will be notified, and no money will be deducted from his next check.",
  "summary": "After being fined by the NFL for his beer chugging celebration, Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson isn't just accepting it.",
  "key_points": [
    "NFL fines Jake Ferguson $13,611 for touchdown celebration",
    "Ferguson plans to appeal fine via appeals process",
    "Appeals officer's decision is final and binding"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jake Ferguson's decision to appeal his fine sets a case precedent for how the NFL's contentious touchdown celebration policies will be challenged by players through the jointly appointed appeals process.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}