NFL Suspends Two Refs After ‘Unprofessional’ Incidents
Jeff Seeman appeared to curse at a player.
The National Football League (NFL) has suspended two officials in response to unprofessional behavior towards players during Sunday's games. Line judge Jeff Seeman will miss the next two games while referee Adrian Hill faces a one-game suspension. NFL Vice President of Officiating Ramon George issued the penalties, classified as instances of unprofessional conduct.
The NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) has not yet responded to requests for comment on the suspensions, which officials are permitted to contest. The NFL and NFLRA reached a seven-year collective bargaining agreement in May to prevent a work stoppage, but contingency plans included using replacement officials and increasing instant replay usage should the agreement not be finalized.
Following a fourth-quarter play at MetLife Stadium, Seeman was heard cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, who remained on the sideline at the time. The incident was captured on camera, leading NFL Players Association Executive Director JC Tretter to condemn the "unacceptable" behavior towards players. The NFL had mentioned looking into the matter, but the NFLPA had not commented by Monday.
Referee Adrian Hill reacted angrily after being knocked to the ground during a play that was stopped due to a penalty, allegedly by Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson, who was blocked by a Dolphins player.
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