Report: Myles Garrett fined $25K for criticizing officials

Field Level Media|published: Sat 16th December, 11:27 2023

Nov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) holds Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. credits: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL fined Browns defensive end Myles Garrett $25,000 for comments he made criticizing officials, Cleveland.com reported Saturday.

Following last Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Garrett didn't hold back when talking with reporters after the game.

"The officiating was a travesty today," Garrett said. "It was honestly awful. And the fact that they're letting them get away with hands to the face, holding, false starting — I know they called a couple, but damn, they could have called it all game. And (there was) the one that cost us down on the 2-yard line."

The Browns were penalized eight times for 75 yards. Officials flagged the Jaguars seven times for 40 yards.

"I mean, respect to those guys, it's a hard job, but hell, we have a hard job as well," Garrett said of the officials. "You can't make it harder by throwing holding and hands to the face out (of) the rulebook. And like I said, I got a lot of respect for those guys, but we get scrutinized for the plays that we don't make. So someone has to hold them accountable for the plays or the calls they don't make. And they need to be under the same kind of microscope as we are every single play."

Garrett, 27, is in his seventh NFL season, all with the Browns. He twice has been named first-team All-Pro.

—Field Level Media