DEMOVSKY: Xavier McKinney says he was fined for postgame comments after Lions loss
Packers safety Xavier McKinney confirms an NFL fine of at least $25,000 for criticizing officials, per Rob Demovsky.
AI-written summary of a report by Rob Demovsky, ESPN, October 29, 2026. Original post: Demovsky on X
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The Big Idea
Packers safety Xavier McKinney confirmed to Demovsky that the NFL fined him for postgame comments about the officiating after Sunday's loss to the Lions. He wouldn't give the amount, but the league minimum for criticizing officials is $25,000, and McKinney laughed that it "wasn't less than that."
Key Points
- Confirmed (McKinney, on the record): he was fined.
- Not confirmed: the exact amount. Only the $25,000 floor is known.
- McKinney said it was worth it to stand up for his team: "I make enough money so I'll be OK."
Quick Context
- The NFL fines players for publicly criticizing officials; amounts are set by the league's annual fine schedule.
- Green Bay bounced back from the Lions loss by beating Carolina 27-19 on Thursday night.
About the Author
Rob Demovsky is ESPN's NFL Nation Packers reporter and has covered sports in Green Bay since 1997.
Why It's Here
A leader on the defense putting his money where his mouth is. A small story, but it says something about the locker room.
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