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NFL says it is looking into an official cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride

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Whyno, S. (2026, October 5). NFL says it is looking into an official cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/nfl-says-it-is-looking-into-an-official-cursing-at-cardinals-tight-end-trey-mcbride/article_ef8a0a44-f471-5a38-a4ba-aa1ea985407a.html

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The NFL is investigating an incident where line judge Jeff Seeman cursed at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during their game against the New York Giants on Sunday. The confrontation occurred when officials did not call penalties during a play, leading to player and union complaints about the behavior of referees. NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter condemned the referee's actions as unacceptable and called for accountability from the league.

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NFL official Jeff Seeman was caught on camera during Arizona Cardinals' game against New York Giants on Sunday, appearing to curse at tight end Trey McBride. This incident occurred when McBride questioned an officiating call and Seeman responded with profanity, leading NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter to condemn the behavior as "unacceptable." The NFL is reviewing the situation, ultimately suspending Seeman for two games due to unprofessional conduct. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about accountability standards for officials compared to players within the league.

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The NFL is looking into the circumstances of an official swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team’s loss to the New York Giants on Sunday, league spokesperson Brian McCarthy told The Associated Press by email. asserted

McCarthy → look → email

Line judge Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at McBride, which drew the ire of union leader JC Tretter, a retired offensive lineman who played eight seasons. asserted

who → catch → seasons

“This kind of behavior from an official towards a player is unacceptable,” Tretter, the NFL Players Association’s executive director, said on social media along with a video clip of the incident. asserted

Tretter → say → incident

“Players are consistently held accountable when the roles are reversed. asserted

roles → hold → ?

We expect the NFL to hold officials to the same standard.” asserted

NFL → expect → standard

The NFL Referees Association did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. asserted

Association → respond → comment

The interaction took place with just under five minutes left after officials did not call a pass interference or illegal contact penalty on New York’s Dru Phillips, who made contact with McBride before the ball arrived from Jacoby Brissett on a third-and-2 play. asserted

ball → take → play

Arizona punted and the Giants went on to win 36-24 after Deonte Banks intercepted Brissett and ran it back for a pick-6 as time expired. asserted

time → punt → pick-6

NFL says it is looking into an official cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride

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