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Ndamukong Suh defends NFL referees amid disciplinary actions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:23 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Ndamukong Suh defends NFL referees amid disciplinary actions

Summary

During Week 4 of the NFL season, controversy erupted over the conduct of referees after the league suspended line judge Jeff Seeman for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one game. The suspensions followed incidents involving players during games, including one where Seeman directed profanity at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. Super Bowl champion Ndamukong Suh expressed his views on the matter, acknowledging the need for accountability while emphasizing his generally positive experiences with referees. The NFL Players Association’s executive director JC Tretter also called for greater accountability from officials.

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By the Numbers

•NFL suspends two referees for unprofessional conduct during games
•Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill face suspensions of two and one game, respectively
•Suh defends referees, citing positive interactions throughout his career
•JC Tretter calls for uniform standards for officials and players

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What they're saying

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Week 4 of the NFL season delivered several high-intensity games, but the action on the field was also accompanied by controversy surrounding league officials. The situation escalated after two NFL referees faced disciplinary action over their conduct toward players during Sunday’s games, drawing a response from Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Ndamukong Suh.
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