NFL suspends two referees after on-field incidents with players
The league cited unprofessional conduct after Jeff Seeman cursed at Trey McBride and Adrian Hill berated Eric Wilson.
- On Monday, NFL Vice President of Officiating Ramon George suspended line judge Jeff Seeman for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one game for "unprofessional conduct toward a player" during Sunday's games.
- During Sunday's game at MetLife Stadium, Seeman was caught on camera cursing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride after McBride pleaded for a pass interference call during the Arizona-New York Giants matchup.
- Referee Adrian Hill received a one-game suspension for berating Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson following an accidental collision in the Miami-Minnesota game, despite Wilson attempting to help Hill to his feet.
- NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter condemned the behavior as "unprofessional" and "unacceptable," stating the league must hold officials to the same standards as players when roles are reversed.
- The league reached its decision within 24 hours of the incidents, signaling that the NFL enforces limits on how exchanges between players and officials unfold during competitive play.
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NFL suspends an official two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL on Monday suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride. Line judge Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at McBride during the Cardinals’ loss at the New York Giants on Sunday. The incident drew the ire of union leader JC Tretter, a...
NFL suspends two referees for ‘unprofessional conduct’ toward players
The NFL on Monday said it has suspended line judge Jeff Seeman for two games, and referee Adrian Hill for one game, after contentious interactions with players in different games during Week 4.
NFL punishes referee Jeff Seeman over Trey McBride incident
The NFL is taking action this week against veteran referee Jeff Seeman. Seeman has been suspended by the league for two games over an instance of “unprofessional conduct” in Sunday’s matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Monday. The suspension was reportedly handed down by NFL Vice …
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