The NFL suspended two referees for unprofessional conduct toward players after a line judge was caught on video directing profanity toward Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during a game. The NFL Players Association called the behavior unacceptable.
The video footage quickly circulated widely, putting scrutiny on the league to take action. The NFL acted within days, confirming the suspensions in a release to the press. Officials are almost never disciplined this way, making the decision unusual by league standards.
In a different development, the Seattle Seahawks are bringing in veteran running back Joe Mixon to their practice squad. Mixon brings experience to a running back group that needed a veteran presence.