NFL suspends official after profane language toward Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, team blog reports
The National Football League has suspended an on-field official after the team’s Word From The Birds blog reported the official directed profane language at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. The blog said league personnel determined the official used profane language and suspended him. Darren Urban reported the item on the Cardinals’ Word From The Birds blog.
The blog noted McBride is an All-Pro and finished No. 13 on the NFL Top 100. The blog identified McBride as the player involved but did not name the official or provide additional disciplinary details. The Cardinals’ blog has examined officiating and game situations in recent entries.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The league suspended an official for using profane language toward a high-profile player. The move signals that the NFL expects professional conduct from game personnel. Teams and players may press for clearer communication standards and greater accountability from officiating crews going forward.