Xavier McKinney Says He Was Fined for Criticizing Officials After Packers-Lions Game

Packers' Xavier McKinney Shares Strong Words After NFL Punishment

Green Bay Packers DB Xavier McKinney was not afraid to publicly call out the NFL after his team's loss to the Lions, and he paid big for it.

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.

Green Bay Packers’ Xavier McKinney Reveals NFL Fine For Criticizing NFL Officials After Lions Game

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and safety Xavier McKinney (29) walk off the field after defeating the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers won the game, 23-13. Tork Mason/Green Bay Press-Gazette (Photo Credit: Lastwordonsports.com - Nathan Yasis)

Xavier McKinney Says NFL Fined Him at Least $25,000 for Ref Criticism

Packers safety Xavier McKinney says the NFL fined him at least $25,000 after he publicly criticized the officiating in Green Bay’s loss to Detroit. He says he accepted the penalty because he hopes speaking out could help his team in future games.