The NFL cited a quote that Joe Mixon didn't say in fining the Texans running back $25,000, according to the player and his agent.
It’s a classic game of he-said, she-said. And Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon, is on the wrong end of it. The NFL fined Mixon $25,000 for saying this after the Kansas City Chiefs
On Saturday, former NFL wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh was among many observers to rail—fairly or unfairly—against perceptions of officiating bias in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs.
On Wednesday, the NFL informed Texans RB Joe Mixon he'd been hit with a $25,000 fine for criticizing the officiating in the wake of Houston's loss to the
The league has fined Texans running back Joe Mixon for saying this after the Kansas City win: “Why play the game if every 50/50 call goes with Chiefs. These officials are trash and bias.” Mixon didn’t say it. The quote is from a tweet included in an SI.com story regarding Mixon’s actual comments after the game.
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is lashing out at the NFL over a fine he received for something he didn't say. Mixon started out by tagging the NFL on
CINCINNATI — The Texans lost to the Chiefs on Saturday in Kansas City. They kept it close for most of the game, but ultimately lost 23-14. Former Bengals running back Joe Mixon wasn't shy about criticizing the officials after the game.
Joe Mixon is dealing with an ankle injury entering the AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Days after Joe Mixon and the Texans were eliminated from the postseason, the NFL added a little insult to injury with a hefty fine levied upon the RB. According to Mixon, it's a fine he shouldn't have even received.
The Houston Texans will likely have Joe Mixon available for their AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Per NFL Network's
Joe Mixon is active for the Houston Texans’ divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Pro Bowl running back had shown up on the injury report with an ankle problem and missed practice late in the week.