The NFL says it is looking into an incident in which a game official appears to swear at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team’s loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. League spokesperson Brian McCarthy tells The Associated Press that the league is examining the circumstances of the interaction.
According to reports, line judge Jeff Seeman is shown on camera cursing at McBride after McBride appeals a non-call. The footage also captures McBride laughing when he realizes the incident is being recorded. The NFL Players Association criticizes the behavior, with executive director JC Tretter—who previously played eight NFL seasons—calling the incident unacceptable.
Across outlets, the core details are consistent: the league is conducting an inquiry, the incident involves Seeman and McBride, and it occurs in the context of an apparent disagreement over an officiating call late in the game. Coverage differs mainly in emphasis, including the way the officials’ action is described and the union’s reaction.
