Joe Mixon and his agent are claiming the NFL fined the Houston Texans running back $25,000 for comments he did not make following the AFC divisional round defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.
In a game where calls made against the Texans for penalties on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes have been under scrutiny, Mixon gave his thoughts on the officiating afterward.
“Everybody knows how it is playing up here. You can never leave it into the refs’ hands,” Mixon said. “The whole world sees, man, what it is. It is what it is. When it comes down to it, you can never leave it into the refs’ hands. It’s all good, though.”
Agreeing with Mixon was former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who posted on X, “Why play the game if every 50/50 call goes with Chiefs. These officials are [trash] & bias.”
Why play the game if every 50/50 call goes with Chiefs. These officials are & bias
— T.J. Houshmandzadeh (@housh84) January 18, 2025
According to ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime, a Sports Illustrated story originally attributed Houshmandzadeh’s comment to Mixon, which was cited in the $25,000 fine.
Mixon posted on Wednesday about the apparent mistake by the NFL saying, “I’m getting fined by the @nfl for what someone else said. What’s next? I get fined by them for Connor McDavid cross-checking an opponent on a @nhl game!”
I’m getting fined by the @nfl for what someone else said. What’s next? I get fined by them for Connor McDavid cross checking an opponent on a @nhl game!
— Primetime!!! (@Joe_MainMixon) January 22, 2025
Mixon’s agent told ESPN that they will appeal the fine to “defend” Mixon and will “explore all other legal avenues to rectify this situation.”
After Mixon went public on Wednesday, Pro Football Talk reports that the NFL re-issued the $25,000 fine and cited the running back’s comment, “Everybody knows how it is playing up here. You can never leave it in the refs’ hands. The whole world see, man” after the Chiefs game.
That quote was not mentioned in Mixon’s initial fine letter.
So let me get this straight NFL fines me 25k for something I didn’t even say. Call them out for it, and they response was fine me AGAIN for something that’s not even a violation without even rescinding the first one. Where’s the accountability? Just respect the players.
Cold
— Primetime!!! (@Joe_MainMixon) January 22, 2025
Mixon was previously fined $11,255 following their wild-card round win over the Los Angeles Chargers for “unnecessary roughness.”
In a shocking turn of events, Texans running back Joe Mixon revealed that the NFL fined him $25,000 for criticizing referees – even though he never made any such comments. Mixon expressed his frustration with the league’s decision, stating that he never said anything disparaging about the officials during any games or interviews.
Many fans and analysts are puzzled by the NFL’s actions, questioning the fairness and transparency of the fine. Mixon’s agent has vowed to appeal the ruling and clear his client’s name, as the running back is known for his professionalism and respect for the game.
The incident has sparked a debate about the NFL’s disciplinary process and the need for more accountability and consistency when it comes to fines and suspensions. As the situation unfolds, Mixon remains focused on his preparation for the upcoming season and is determined to prove his worth on the field.
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