Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love could face an NFL fine after he and his wife, Ronika Stone, dressed as blind referees for Halloween, mocking the officiating from the team's recent loss to the Detroit Lions.
The costume, posted on Stone's TikTok account on November 4, featured walking sticks, sunglasses, and penalty flags thrown after the pair bumped into each other. The gesture came six days after the Packers' 20-17 defeat on October 25, which included several controversial calls against Green Bay.
Precedent for fines
Safety Xavier McKinney was fined $25,000 for criticizing officials after the same game, calling the officiating "bullshit." The NFL has also fined players for off-field comments, such as Puka Nacua, who received a $25,000 fine last year for criticizing officials on a podcast.
Coach's reaction
Packers coach Matt LaFleur called the costume "pretty hilarious" but declined to elaborate, likely aware of the league's sensitivity toward criticism of officials. Earlier this season, coaches Mike Vrabel, Nick Sirianni, and Aaron Glenn were each fined $250,000 for conduct toward game officials.
If the NFL decides to penalize Love, the minimum fine for a player criticizing an official is $25,000. The league has not yet announced any action.
