Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney said the NFL fined him a significant amount for criticizing the officiating after the team's loss to the Detroit Lions. McKinney made the revelation on Friday, October 30, 2026, stating the league penalized him "a lot" for his postgame comments about the referees.
McKinney's comments draw league discipline
The Packers defensive back did not disclose the exact figure of the fine but emphasized the financial impact. The fine stems from McKinney's public criticism of the refereeing crew following Green Bay's defeat to Detroit. The NFL routinely fines players and coaches for public criticism of officials under its conduct policy.
