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ABSTRACT

The NFL suspended two on-field officials over their conduct toward players on Sunday, according to a statement issued to multiple outlets: line judge Jeff Seeman received a two-game suspension and referee Adrian Hill received a one-game ban. The league said the officials were suspended "each for an instance of unprofessional conduct toward a player," and Ramon George, the league's vice president of officiating, levied the suspensions.

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NFL suspends line judge Jeff Seeman two games, referee Adrian Hill one

NFL suspends line judge Jeff Seeman two games, referee Adrian Hill one
Oct 5, 2026, 4:57 PM

The NFL suspended two on-field officials over their conduct toward players on Sunday, according to a statement issued to multiple outlets: line judge Jeff Seeman received a two-game suspension and referee Adrian Hill received a one-game ban. The league said the officials were suspended "each for an instance of unprofessional conduct toward a player," and Ramon George, the league's vice president of officiating, levied the suspensions.

Context

Seeman was suspended over cursing out Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during a game against the Giants at MetLife Stadium. Seeman appeared to be saying "f–k you" to McBride in a moment caught by a camera on the sideline.

Hill was suspended over snapping at Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson after an accidental collision. Wilson offered to help Hill up after bumping him to the ground, and Hill got in Wilson's face and pointed for him to go away.

NFLPA executive director JC Tretter called Seeman out in a post to X on Sunday night with video of the incident. As of Monday afternoon, the post had five million views, according to the source.

CBS reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala was "standing right there" when the incident involving McBride occurred, according to the source.

All Perspectives
NFL: The league said the two officials were suspended "each for an instance of unprofessional conduct toward a player." The suspensions were levied by Ramon George, the league's vice president of officiating, according to a statement issued to multiple outlets.
JC Tretter, NFLPA executive director: "This kind of behavior from an official towards a player is unacceptable," Tretter said in a post to X on Sunday night that included video of the incident. "Players are consistently held accountable when the roles are reversed. We expect the NFL to hold officials to the same standard."
Aditi Kinkhabwala, CBS reporter: "What's wild is that it all started with Trey McBride saying 'please' when pleading his case for a PI flag," said Kinkhabwala, who said she was "standing right there" when the incident occurred. "He was heated for sure, but I never heard a curse from him. The harshest he got was, 'You're ruining the game.'"
Trey McBride, Cardinals tight end (as described by Kinkhabwala): According to Kinkhabwala, the exchange began with McBride saying "please" while pleading his case for a pass interference flag, and the harshest thing he said was "You're ruining the game."
Eric Wilson, Vikings linebacker: Wilson offered to help Hill up after bumping him to the ground, according to the source. Hill then got in Wilson's face and pointed for him to go away.
Position not represented in the source reporting: Jeff Seeman; Adrian Hill.
Gaps & Unknowns
  • The source does not state the calendar date on which the NFL announced the suspensions.
  • The source does not state whether Jeff Seeman or Adrian Hill commented on the suspensions or appealed them.
  • The source does not state why Seeman received a two-game suspension and Hill a one-game suspension.
  • The source does not state whether the suspensions are with or without pay, or the officials' compensation.
  • The source does not identify the Vikings' opponent or the date of the game in which the Hill-Wilson incident occurred.
  • The source does not state whether a pass interference penalty was called on the play involving McBride.
  • The source does not name the outlets to which the NFL statement was issued.
Sources & Further Reading
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