NFL Suspends Two Referees Over Controversial Interactions with Players

NFL suspends two officials for unprofessional conduct after tense on-field exchanges with players during Week 4 games.

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — The NFL has placed two referees on suspension following incidents involving unsportsmanlike behavior toward players during Week 4 games.

Line judge Jeff Seeman received a two-game suspension, while referee Adrian Hill was given a one-game penalty. Both were disciplined by the league’s vice president of officiating, Ramon George, for instances of “unprofessional conduct toward a player,” according to an official statement.

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During a Sunday matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants, a sideline camera captured Seeman using offensive language toward tight end Trey McBride. Meanwhile, in a Vikings-Dolphins game, referee Adrian Hill became involved in a heated exchange after being knocked over by a player. Both officials have been with the league for over a decade, with Seeman starting in 2002 and Hill in 2010.

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