NFL Official Suspended 2 Games for Swearing at Arizona Tight End

NFL suspends line judge for swearing at Arizona's Trey McBride. Officials face scrutiny over player interactions.

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — The NFL has suspended a line judge for two games after he was caught swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during a game against the New York Giants.

The incident occurred in the final minutes of the Cardinals’ 36-24 loss to the Giants on Sunday. Video footage showed Jeff Seeman, the line judge, using profane language toward McBride after officials did not call a pass interference penalty on New York’s Dru Phillips.

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The NFL Players Association criticized the behavior, with union leader JC Tretter stating that such conduct from officials is unacceptable and should be held to the same standards as players. Referee Adrian Hill was also suspended for one game following an altercation with Minnesota’s Eric Wilson.

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