Odell Beckham Jr. Fined for Verbal Abuse Toward Refs: Latest Details, Reaction

December 9, 2016   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been fined by the NFL for his excessive use of profanity and verbal abuse directed toward an official in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  
According to Tom Pelissero of USA Today, Beckham's fine amounted to $12,154 and was not for his postgame comments regarding the officiating crew. 
Following the Giants' 24-14 loss against the Steelers last Sunday, Beckham alleged one of the officials said to "get out of my face" when he sought an answer following an offensive pass interference penalty against him, per James Kratch of NJ.com.
Referee Terry McAulay's crew worked the game, and McAulay also worked the 2015 penalty-laden matchup between the Giants and Carolina Panthers in which Beckham was flagged four times, including three 15-yard personal-foul penalties. 
“I don't really think we should have this crew anymore with the past history and everything that’s g...

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