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Packers Safety Xavier McKinney Fined $25,000 for Post-Game Referee Criticism

Packers Safety Xavier McKinney Fined $25,000 for Post-Game Referee Criticism
World Sports · 09:05:14 - Monday, 2 November 2026

Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for a harsh post-game rant directed at referees, the league announced. The penalty stems from McKinney's public criticism of officiating following a recent game.

The fine underscores the NFL's policy against players publicly disparaging game officials. McKinney, a key member of the Packers' secondary, has not publicly commented on the sanction.

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