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Takkarist McKinley won't be fined by NFL for swearing

Published: May 01, 2017 at 02:29 AM

Kevin Patra

Senior News Writer

New Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Takk McKinley was so fired up after being drafted in the first round Thursday night he dropped an f-bomb on stage when talking to NFL Network's Deion Sanders on live TV.

After using the naughty word, McKinley famously said: "Fine me later."

There will be no such fine.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the league won't pick the rookie's pocket after the on-air cursing incident.

McKinley, who promised his grandmother on her deathbed that he would play Division I football and make it to the NFL, exemplified the emotion that comes with fulfilling one's dream.

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