Xavier McKinney fined by NFL after criticizing officiating
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Xavier McKinney of the Green Bay Packers confirmed he was fined by the NFL for his comments regarding officiating after the Packers' recent loss to the Detroit Lions. He indicated the fine is at least $25,000, which is the minimum for such criticism. McKinney expressed frustration with the officiating, claiming it affected the momentum and outcome of the game. His comments came after head coach Matt LaFleur also addressed multiple disputed calls during the Lions game. The NFL has reassigned the officiating crew from that game to avoid perceptions of bias following McKinney's remarks.
- •McKinney fined for criticizing officials after Packers' loss to Lions
- •Fine amount confirmed as at least $25,000
- •McKinney asserted officiating impacted game momentum
- •Head coach LaFleur also commented on disputed calls
- •NFL reassigned officiating crew from the Lions game
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Packers' Xavier McKinney says NFL fined him 'a lot' for criticizing refs after loss to Lions
"McKinney said the fine was at least $25,000, the minimum amount for criticizing officials.
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