NFL Referees Association to Appeal Officials' Suspensions

NFL Referees Association to Appeal Officials' Suspensions

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The NFL Referees Association said on Oct 6 it will contest the one-game suspension of referee Adrian Hill and the two-game suspension of line judge Jeff Seeman, and will open talks with the NFL Players Association on on-field conduct. The dispute began after the NFL Players Association condemned a line judge’s remarks toward Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride in Week 4. The league then announced investigations into verbal exchanges involving officials, McBride, Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson and a coach’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

The NFL later said it would review the incident, finding the judge used profanity toward McBride, which led to a two-game ban for Seeman and a separate suspension for Hill for unprofessional conduct. The Referees Association previously argued the penalties exceeded prior disciplinary precedents.

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October 06, 2026
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NFL Referees Association to Appeal Recent Official Suspensions
NFL Referees Association to Appeal Recent Official Suspensions

Bleacher Report • 06 Oct 18:01

The NFL Referees Association announced it will contest the one- and two-game suspensions handed to officials Adrian Hill and Jeff Seeman after incidents in Week 4, and will discuss on-field conduct with the NFL Players Association.

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NFL Referees Association says officials' suspensions were excessive
NFL Referees Association says officials' suspensions were excessive

NBC Sports • 06 Oct 16:41

The NFL Referees Association will contest the one- and two-game suspensions handed to officials Adrian Hill and Jeff Seeman, arguing they exceed prior disciplinary precedents.

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NFL suspends line judge two games for profanity toward Arizona tight end
NFL suspends line judge two games for profanity toward Arizona tight end

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 06 Oct 05:25

The NFL announced a two-game suspension for line judge Jeff Seeman after he was recorded swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, and also suspended referee Adrian Hill for unprofessional conduct in a separate game.

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NFL suspends two officials for unprofessional conduct toward players
NFL suspends two officials for unprofessional conduct toward players

Bleacher Report • 06 Oct 01:51

Line judge Jeff Seaman received a two-game suspension and referee Adrian Hill a one-game suspension after incidents involving Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson.

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October 05, 2026
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NFL line judge accused of using profanity toward Cardinals tight end after missed pass interference call
NFL line judge accused of using profanity toward Cardinals tight end after missed pass interference call

NBC Sports • 05 Oct 18:45

The NFL will review an incident in which a line judge allegedly told Cardinals tight end Trey McBride a profanity after a non-call on pass interference, prompting criticism from the players' union.

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NFL launches probe into on-field confrontations involving officials, players and coach
NFL launches probe into on-field confrontations involving officials, players and coach

Bleacher Report • 05 Oct 07:30

The league announced investigations into verbal exchanges between officials and Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride and Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson, while also reviewing a coach's unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

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NFL reviews line judge's remarks to Cardinals tight end after disputed no-call
NFL reviews line judge's remarks to Cardinals tight end after disputed no-call

Yahoo Sports • 05 Oct 03:20

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.

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NFL investigates line judge who allegedly used profanity toward Cardinals tight end
NFL investigates line judge who allegedly used profanity toward Cardinals tight end

theguardian.com • 05 Oct 02:00

The league is reviewing footage of line judge Jeff Seeman reportedly swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride during the Cardinals' loss to the New York Giants, after criticism from the players' union.

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NFLPA condemns alleged off-field remarks by line judge toward Cardinals tight end
NFLPA condemns alleged off-field remarks by line judge toward Cardinals tight end

nbcsports.com • 05 Oct 01:02

The NFL Players Association said a line judge's comments to Arizona tight end Trey McBride during a game were unacceptable and called for officials to be held to the same standards as players.

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NFL launches probe after referee confronts Cardinals tight end in Giants win
NFL launches probe after referee confronts Cardinals tight end in Giants win

Bleacher Report • 05 Oct 00:22

The league announced an investigation into a heated exchange between an official and Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during Sunday’s 36-24 victory over the New York Giants, prompting calls for accountability from the NFLPA.

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