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NFL suspends officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC · How we work

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NFL Suspends Officials

The NFL suspended line judge Jeff Seeman and referee Adrian Hill for unprofessional conduct.
Seeman received a two-game suspension after swearing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride on Oct 4, 2026.
Hill was suspended one game for yelling at Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson after Wilson knocked him down at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The league noted the last official suspension was in 2018, making two in one week almost unheard.

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Referees Association Files Grievance

NFL Referees Association may file a grievance over suspensions of Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill.
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur called Seeman a good man and said the incident was unfortunate.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell defended Hill, calling him a solid official.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel received an unsportsmanlike penalty after cursing at an official.
The new seven-year CBA includes replacement officials and expanded instant replay use.

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NFL Suspends Officials

The NFL suspended line judge Jeff Seeman and referee Adrian Hill for unprofessional conduct.
Seeman received a two-game suspension after swearing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride on Oct 4, 2026.
Hill was suspended one game for yelling at Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson after Wilson knocked him down at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The league noted the last official suspension was in 2018, making two in one week almost unheard.

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