Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson's Fine For 'Imitation of Shotgunning a Beer' Rescinded by NFL After Appeal

The NFL and NFLPA's joint appeals officer overturned the $13,611 fine levied to Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson for the "imitation of shotgunning a beer," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Ferguson appealed on the basis he was simulating the drinking of Gatorade, not an alcoholic beverage.

The two-time Pro Bowler hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott in the second quarter of a 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 2. He gestured toward fellow tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford, and they had a joint celebration that seemingly didn't leave a lot of room for interpretation.

There was apparently enough evidence for Ferguson to convince the appeals officer otherwise.

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was fined for making a similar gesture. His appeal was also successful as he argued he was motioning drinking from a juice box as a reference to his "Juice" nickname.

Ferguson is earning a little more than $8 million for the 2026 season, so a $13,611 fine would've been a drop in the bucket. Still, he felt the need to set the record straight.