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NFL Reviews Line Judge’s Profanity Toward Trey McBride

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 2:43 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The NFL is reviewing alleged profanity by line judge Jeff Seeman toward Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.
Sideline video from Arizona’s 36-24 loss to the Giants on Oct. 4, 2026 shows Seeman saying “F*** you” twice.
NFLPA executive director JC Tretter posted on X that the behavior is unacceptable.
A league spokesperson said the NFL is looking into the circumstances and has not announced penalties.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s 2012 Bountygate probe uncovered a Saints bounty fund operating from the 2009 season through the 2011-12 playoffs. Commissioner Roger Goodell responded with a $500,000 fine, the forfeiture of two second-round picks, and suspensions of coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. That precedent frames today’s scrutiny of line judge Jeff Seeman’s alleged profanity toward tight end Trey McBride.

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Story summary

The NFL is reviewing alleged profanity by line judge Jeff Seeman toward Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.
Sideline video from Arizona’s 36-24 loss to the Giants on Oct. 4, 2026 shows Seeman saying “F*** you” twice.
NFLPA executive director JC Tretter posted on X that the behavior is unacceptable.
A league spokesperson said the NFL is looking into the circumstances and has not announced penalties.

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