After all, the NFL will fine Joe Mixon.
After fining Mixon $25,000 for comments he didn’t make, the NFL re-enacted the fine for what he said regarding officials after the Texans’ 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, according to Pro Football Talk. These are the words Mixon was allegedly fined for.
“Everyone knows how it goes here,” Mixon said. “You can never leave it in the hands of the referees. The whole world sees it, man.”
According to Mixon and his agent, Peter Schaffer, the Houston running back was initially fined for saying: “Why play this game if every 50/50 call goes to the Chiefs. These officials are trash and prejudiced.” Mixon didn’t say that, however, because it was actually a social media post from former NFL wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh.
How did the NFL come to believe Mixon said this quote? Pro Football Talk pointed out that Houshmandzadeh’s remarks were included in an SI.com article titled: “Watch: Joe Mixon calls out officials after Chiefs win over Texans.”
There were several controversial calls during the Chiefs’ win over the Texans. Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o was penalized for unnecessary roughness toward Patrick Mahomes, even though he hit a teammate in the helmet — not the Chiefs quarterback. Additionally, star defensive end Will Anderson Jr. was penalized for a rough call on the passer that was questionable at best.
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After the initial fine was imposed, Mixon took to social media to make a few jokes.
“I’m getting fined by the NFL for what someone else said. What’s next? They’re fining me for Connor McDavid cross-checking an opponent during a football game the NHL!”
“And I really tried to fine myself 4 maximum, it’s mind blowing… smh”
Having been informed that he was still fined for the comments he made, Mixon posted on social media again, expressing his frustration with the whole situation.
After the initial fine, Schaffer said his client would “defend and appeal” the fine and “explore all other legal avenues to rectify this situation,” according to Pro Football Talk. It remains to be seen where the situation goes after the league re-enacted the fine – for the criticism he made.
