NFL suspends two officials for player incidents

The NFL has suspended two game officials after incidents involving player interactions, the league confirmed Monday. Line justice Jeff Seeman received a two‑game suspension, while referee Adrian Hill was sidelined for one fixture following actions that occurred during Sunday’s slate of games. Seeman was captured on video appearing to direct a profanity at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride after the Cardinals’ 36‑24 loss to the New York Giants. McBride said he believed he had been impeded by Giants cornerback Dru Phillips on a play that began with a snap from Cardinals backup Jacoby Brissett and ended incomplete. After the contact, McBride approached Seeman, who, according to the footage, uttered an expletive toward the player. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur responded, stating, "It's a pugnacious 1 for me. You hatred to spot it for evident reasons. I don't request to spell further than that, but I bash privation to springiness the antheral a small spot of grace too," adding, "I cognize Jeff. He's a bully man. It's unfortunate it happened. It can't hap evidently and I'll permission it astat that." In a separate incident, referee Adrian Hill was involved with Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson during the Vikings’ 15‑10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Wilson was pushed into Hill by Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II midway through the fourth quarter after a play was blown dead for a Minnesota penalty. As Wilson attempted to help Hill to his feet, the official jumped up, pointed and shouted at Wilson to move away. Wilson told reporters, "That was funny, honestly," and continued, "I ended up apologising to him and explained the situation. He was chill astir it. He understood what was going on. He conscionable said helium didn't privation america fighting." On Monday night, the Atlanta Falcons secured a 45‑24 road win at the New Orleans Saints. Running back Bijan Robinson opened the scoring with a 53‑yard touchdown dash, while fellow running back Brian Robinson Jr. reached the end zone three times. The victory lifts Atlanta to second in the NFC South after overcoming an 0‑2 start with consecutive wins, whereas New Orleans falls to third with a 1‑3 record.