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CBS sideline reporter reveals what Trey McBride said that set off angry ref in viral clip

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, October 5). CBS sideline reporter reveals what Trey McBride said that set off angry ref in viral clip. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/sports/cbs-sideline-reporter-reveals-what-trey-mcbride-said-that-set-off-angry-ref/

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Aditi Kinkhabwala, a CBS sideline reporter, detailed an incident during a recent NFL game where Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride argued with line judge Jeff Seeman over a potential pass interference call. Kinkhabwara reported that she was present and heard McBride say "please" but did not hear any profanity from him; the official allegedly said "f–k you" twice to McBride, who then laughed at the CBS camera recording the exchange. The NFL Players Association has called for accountability regarding Seeman's behavior, which is under review by the league.

Written by AI on 2026-10-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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CBS sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala shared what she heard while standing nearby a verbal altercation between Cardinals’ Trey McBride and line judge Jeff Seeman during Sunday’s 36-24 loss to the Giants. asserted

she → share → Giants

Kinkhabwala reposted a now-viral video of a CBS camera catching Seeman appearing to tell McBride “f–k you” twice while Arizona was down by three points — and explained that the All-Pro tight end was appropriately arguing for a pass interference call in the fourth quarter. asserted

end → reposte → quarter

“I was standing right there,” she wrote in an X post. asserted

she → stand → post

“What’s wild is that it all started with Trey McBride saying ‘please’ when pleading his case for a PI flag. asserted

McBride → ’ → flag

He was heated for sure, but I never heard a curse from him. asserted

I → hear → him

The harshest he got was, ‘You’re ruining the game.’” asserted

You → get → game

The CBS camera captured a Cardinals staffer directing McBride away from the official on the sideline at MetLife Stadium. asserted

staffer → capture → Stadium

The two-time Pro Bowler then pointed at the CBS camera and laughed, seemingly indicating that their exchange was being recorded. asserted

exchange → point → camera

The NFL said it is reviewing the situation after JC Tretter, the executive director of the NFL Players Association, called on the league to hold Seeman accountable, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. uncertain

Seeman → say → Schefter

“This kind of behavior from an official towards a player is unacceptable,” Tretter wrote on X, including the video. asserted

Tretter → write → video

“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

It is considered unsportsmanlike conduct if players use “abusive, threatening, or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League,” per league rules. asserted

players → consider → rules

The NFL has not shared results of its review as of Monday afternoon. asserted

NFL → share → afternoon

The Cardinals (1-3) host the Detroit Lions (2-2) next Sunday, while the Giants (3-1) have a NFC East clash visit the Commanders (1-3) in Washington. asserted

clash → host → Washington

CBS sideline reporter reveals what Trey McBride said that set off angry ref in viral clip

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