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Rob Gronkowski calls for NFL to sanction referees for poor calls

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Rob Gronkowski calls for NFL to sanction referees for poor calls

Summary

Rob Gronkowski has urged NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to implement sanctions against referees following a series of controversial officiating decisions midway through the 2026 season. Gronkowski referenced the fines handed out to players for minor issues and expressed frustration over inconsistent pass interference and roughing the passer calls. He emphasizes that referees should face accountability similar to players and coaches. Recent weeks have seen the NFL take action against officials, including dropping two for conduct issues. Gronkowski's remarks highlight ongoing concerns regarding officiating standards in the league.

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By the Numbers

•Rob Gronkowski requests sanctions for NFL referees over officiating issues.
•Several players have faced fines for trivial celebrations this season.
•Gronkowski cites poor pass interference and rushing the passer calls.
•Two officials were recently removed due to conduct concerns.
•The NFL has faced ongoing criticism regarding referee accountability.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rob Gronkowski urges Roger Goodell to sanction new ‘punishment’ after what he’s noticed

What they're saying

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The NFL have not shied away from handing out fines to players this season for a number of different trivial issues. There has been a lot of controversy after players like Kyle Juszczyk were heavily fined for a celebration mimicking him drinking from a can.
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