NFL reviews line judge's remarks to Cardinals tight end after disputed no-call
The league is investigating line judge Jeff Seeman's comments to Arizona tight end Trey McBride following a non-call on a potential pass interference play.
Line judge Jeff Seeman was captured on camera speaking to Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, prompting the NFL to open an inquiry. The exchange occurred after officials declined to call pass interference on a third-down play in which Giants cornerback Dru Phillips made contact with McBride before the ball arrived. McBride protested the decision, but the call stood and the Giants later secured a 36-24 victory.
The NFL Players Association’s executive director, JC Tretter, posted the video on social media and urged the league to hold the official accountable, stating, >"This kind of behavior from an official towards a player is unacceptable. Players are consistently held accountable when the roles are reversed. We expect the NFL to hold officials to the same standard."
The league confirmed it is "looking into the matter," according to a report by The Athletic. McBride did not comment on the incident in post-game interviews, and the topic was not raised in the official post-game pool report.