NFL Comes Down Hard on Packers Pro Bowler After Harsh Criticism of Officials

TGreen Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney knew exactly what was coming when he unloaded on the officials after last Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions. On Saturday, it became official. The NFL disciplined McKinney in the form of a fine for his postgame criticism of the officiating at Ford Field, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. McKinney was also fined $11,593 for taunting in the 2025 season opener, also against Detroit. “The NFL officially fined Packers safety Xavier McKinney $25,000 for his post-game criticism of officials after Green Bay’s loss in Detroit,” Schefter reported.