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League Reviews Official Caught Cursing at Cardinals Tight End Trey McBride

The NFL is reviewing an incident where line judge Jeff Seeman apparently cursed at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during Sunday's game.

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League Investigates Official's Language

The NFL is officially reviewing an incident where a game official apparently used profanity toward Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. The tense moment occurred during Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

Television cameras caught line judge Jeff Seeman apparently cursing at McBride during the game. The league is now looking into the matter to determine exactly what happened on the field.

Players Association Demands Accountability

The incident quickly drew a strong reaction from the players' union. JC Tretter, the executive director of the NFL Players Association, posted about the situation on Sunday and called for the league to take action. Tretter demanded that the NFL hold the game official accountable for his actions.

"This kind of behavior from an official towards a player is unacceptable," Tretter wrote. He went on to explain that players are consistently held accountable when the roles are reversed, and said the union expects the NFL to hold officials to the same standard. The NFL Referees Association did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment on the matter.

How the Play Unfolded

The interaction took place with just under five minutes left in the game. The Cardinals were facing a third and two play when quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw a pass toward McBride. New York Giants defender Dru Phillips made contact with McBride before the football arrived.

The game officials did not call a pass interference or an illegal contact penalty on Phillips. This forced Arizona to punt the ball away. The Giants went on to secure a 36-24 victory after Deonte Banks intercepted Brissett and ran the ball back for a touchdown as time expired.

What it means for the next game

The Cardinals will need to put this frustrating loss and the officiating drama behind them as they prepare for their next matchup.

Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals (NFL, Sun, 11 Oct): Arizona Cardinals win 31%, Detroit Lions win 69%; projected score Arizona Cardinals 23, Detroit Lions 30. Our safest pick: Lions to win.