NFL Suspends Two Officials After Separate “Unprofessional” Incidents With Players

The NFL is holding its officials accountable. The league has suspended two officials following separate incidents involving players during Sunday’s Week 4 games. Line judge Jeff Seeman has been suspended two games, while referee Adrian Hill has been suspended one game for what the NFL described as “an instance of unprofessional conduct toward a player.” The suspensions were issued by NFL vice president of officiating Ramon George. Seeman’s suspension stems from his interaction with Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during Arizona’s loss to the New York Giants. McBride was…

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NFL Reviewing Official After Apparent Profanity Directed at Trey McBride

The NFL is reviewing an incident involving Cardinals tight end Trey McBride and line judge Jeff Seeman after a broadcast camera appeared to capture the official directing profanity at the Arizona star. The incident occurred Sunday during the Arizona Cardinals’ 36-24 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. With just under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw an incomplete pass toward McBride on third-and-2. McBride appeared to believe Giants cornerback Dru Phillips made illegal contact before the ball arrived, but no penalty…

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