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Xavier McKinney says he was fined for criticizing officials after Packers-Lions game

After Sunday's loss to the Lions, Packers safety Xavier McKinney had some things to say about the officiating.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:04 PM
Xavier McKinney says he was fined for criticizing officials after Packers-Lions game
Key Things to Know
  • Packers safety Xavier McKinney revealed he was fined for publicly criticizing officiating following a loss to the Lions.
  • McKinney made his critical comments directly after Green Bay's game against Detroit.
  • The Packers safety acknowledged he knew his remarks were likely to invite a fine from the league.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney stated that he was fined by the NFL after publicly criticizing game officials. His critical remarks followed Green Bay's recent loss against the Detroit Lions.

According to the report, McKinney acknowledged after the game that his public comments regarding the officiating would likely invite disciplinary action from the league.

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