WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
  • The NFL says it is reviewing an official’s apparent use of profanity toward Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.
  • Line judge Jeff Seeman was caught on camera apparently cursing at McBride during Sunday’s game against the Giants.
  • JC Tretter called the behavior unacceptable and said the NFL should hold officials to the same standard as players.
  • The Giants won 36-24 after Deonte Banks returned an interception for a pick-six as time expired.

The NFL says it is reviewing an official's apparent use of profanity toward Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

Line judge Jeff Seeman was caught on camera apparently cursing at McBride. The exchange occurred during the closing minutes of the game.

The interaction took place with just under five minutes remaining. It followed a third-and-2 play involving McBride and New York's Dru Phillips.

Phillips made contact with McBride before a pass from Jacoby Brissett arrived. Officials did not call pass interference or illegal contact on the play.

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Arizona punted after the play. The Giants went on to win the game 36-24.

The game ended after Deonte Banks intercepted Brissett and returned the ball for a pick-six as time expired. That play completed the Giants' victory.

The incident involving Seeman and McBride drew a response from NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter. In a post to X on Sunday, Tretter called for the NFL to hold the official accountable.

"This kind of behavior from an official towards a player is unacceptable," Tretter wrote. "Players are consistently held accountable when the roles are reversed. We expect the NFL to hold officials to the same standard."

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Tretter's message focused on the standard applied to players and officials. He said officials should face the same accountability that players receive when the roles are reversed.

The NFL's review concerns Seeman's apparent use of profanity directed at McBride. The league acknowledged that it was looking into the matter following the game.

The NFL Referees Association did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.