NFL says it's reviewing referee incident after viral video, NFLPA complaint
The league is reviewing a viral sideline exchange after a camera caught a line judge using profanity at Trey McBride, drawing a call for accountability from the NFL Players Association.
- The NFL is investigating an official caught on camera swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during Sunday's 36-24 loss to the New York Giants, league spokesperson Brian McCarthy confirmed.
- Tensions flared after officials missed a potential pass interference call on Giants defender Dru Phillips during a third-down play with under five minutes remaining, prompting McBride's complaint and the official's profane response.
- Broadcast footage captured the official allegedly yelling "F--- you" twice at McBride, who gestured toward the CBS camera and laughed upon realizing the interaction was caught on video.
- NFL Players Association president JC Tretter denounced the conduct, writing on social media: "This kind of behavior from an official towards a player is unacceptable," and demanded equal accountability standards.
- Similar incidents have drawn comparisons to New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Sunday for using profanity toward an official, highlighting a broader double-standard debate.
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NFL Reviewing Referee Seen Cursing at Cardinals’ Trey McBride
The NFL said Sunday night it is reviewing an incident in which a line judge appeared to curse at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team’s loss to the New York Giants. Line judge Jeff Seeman was caught on the broadcast seemingly yelling an expletive at McBride as the two argued over a call. McBride, visibly frustrated, appeared to notice a camera positioned behind the official and pointed toward it, suggesting he realized the ex…
NFLPA issues statement after cameras catch 'unacceptable' referee behavior
During Sunday afternoon’s game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants, cameras caught a verbal interaction between a referee and Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, and it’s safe to say that the official’s language was not safe for work or for all audiences. Now, after the game, the NFL Players Association has issued…
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NFL reviewing incident after line judge Jeff Seeman appeared to hurl profanity at Cardinals' Trey McBride - NEW YORK TIMES POST
The NFL is reviewing an incident in which an official appeared to hurl profanities at tight end Trey McBride during the Arizona Cardinals’ game at the New York Giants on Sunday. “We are looking into the matter,” a league spokesman told OutKick. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you [...]
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