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NFL Announces Punishment for Line Judge After Swearing at Trey McBride During Cardinals-Giants

Line Judge Jeff Seeman has more than two decades of experience on the field, including two Super Bowls; he was even on the sideline for Julian Edelman’s miraculous catch and the Patriots’ game-winning score in Super Bowl LI. But on…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:17 PM
NFL Announces Punishment for Line Judge After Swearing at Trey McBride During Cardinals-Giants
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL suspended line judge Jeff Seeman for two games unpaid after swearing at Trey McBride.
  • The confrontation occurred following an uncalled pass interference penalty during the Cardinals' loss to the Giants.
  • Referee Adrian Hill was also suspended one game for unprofessional conduct toward Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL has issued a two-game unpaid suspension to line judge Jeff Seeman following an expletive-laden confrontation with Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. The incident occurred during the Cardinals' 27-24 loss to the New York Giants when McBride protested an uncalled pass interference penalty in the fourth quarter.

Alongside Seeman, referee Adrian Hill received a one-game unpaid suspension for unprofessional conduct toward Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson during a game against the Miami Dolphins. The disciplinary actions follow growing calls from NFLPA Executive Director JC Tretter to hold league officials accountable to the same conduct standards as players.

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