The NFL has issued suspensions to two of its officials, handing down discipline for conduct directed toward players during recent games, according to ESPN.
Line judge Jeff Seeman has been suspended for two games following an incident in which he appeared to swear at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. In a separate matter, referee Adrian Hill has been suspended for one game for an incident that occurred during the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Miami Dolphins.
The discipline marks a notable step by the league in policing the conduct of its officiating crews, who are typically subject to internal review rather than public suspension. Both officials will miss game assignments as a result of the rulings.
The NFL has not released additional details about either incident beyond the suspensions themselves. The league's decision to suspend Seeman for two games and Hill for one game reflects its handling of separate, unrelated episodes involving player interactions.
