The NFL is taking a closer look at two separate interactions between officials and players from Sunday’s Week 4 slate.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the league is reviewing an incident involving Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during Arizona’s game against the Giants, along with another involving Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson in Minnesota’s matchup with the Dolphins. Schefter said the NFL is “reviewing” the conduct of both officials after the Sunday games.
“The NFL said it is reviewing the situation in which an official appears to use profanity at Cardinals TE Trey McBride. The NFLPA Executive Director JC Tretter called for the NFL to hold the official accountable,” Schefter reported.
He also noted, “The NFL also said it is reviewing this play, at least the second today involving an interaction between a player and an official.”
The issue drew a response from NFL Players Association executive director J.C. Tretter, who criticized the officials’ conduct and pushed for the league to respond.
“This kind of behavior from an official towards a player is unacceptable. Players are consistently held accountable when the roles are reversed. We expect the NFL to hold officials to the same standard,” he said.
The league has long been quick to fine or suspend players when their behavior crosses the line, and now it appears to be applying that same scrutiny to its officials. What happens next remains to be seen, but the NFL’s review suggests these incidents won’t just be brushed aside.
Week 4 still has one game left, with “Monday Night Football” set for this evening.
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