Former Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon secured a rare win over the NFL in the case of his appeal of a fine. Mixon complained via social media in January

The NFL has rescinded a $25,000 fine Houston's Joe Mixon received for comments about officiating in the Texans' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round of the playoffs after an appeal by the running back.

Joe Mixon was among many Houston Texans players who vented frustration with referees after his team lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC divisional round last month. On Tuesday, Mixon was offered a small consolation for his frustration.