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NFL suspends two referees for on-field incidents involving players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:26 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

NFL suspends two referees for on-field incidents involving players

Summary

The NFL announced the suspension of referees Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill on October 6, 2026, due to recent incidents during games. Seeman received a two-game suspension for using explicit language toward Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, while Hill was suspended for one game following an overreaction to a collision with Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson. NFL analyst Mike Florio praised the league's decision, arguing that officials are held to a higher standard and their behavior must reflect that. Both incidents received significant attention, prompting a response from the NFL Players Association regarding Seeman's conduct, which they termed 'unacceptable.'

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By the Numbers

•Jeff Seeman suspended for two games for inappropriate language.
•Adrian Hill suspended for one game after a physical altercation.
•NFL Players Association condemned Seeman's actions as unacceptable.
•Mike Florio supports the NFL's decision to hold referees accountable.
•The incidents received widespread attention on social media.

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4:26 PMYahoo Sports — NFL ‘did what it needed to do’ by suspending referees, analyst says

What they're saying

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On Monday, the NFL suspended two referees following on-field incidents with players, and one prominent NFL voice thinks that the league made the right decision. NFL insider and analyst Mike Florio says that the NFL was “right to hold officials to a higher standard” than it even holds coaches and players. Referees Suspended On Monday,…
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