NFLOct 6
Referees Association Plans to Dispute Two Officials' Penalties
Union says discipline for line judge and referee exceeds past standards and ignores player conduct toward officials.
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Union to Challenge Penalties
The NFL Referees Association will contest the length of suspensions handed to two officials for unprofessional conduct. The group maintains the discipline goes beyond what precedent supports and fails to account for the environment officials face during games.
Details of the Incidents
One official received a two-game suspension after swearing at a tight end during a contest. The second official drew a one-game suspension after yelling and gesturing at a linebacker who had attempted to assist following a collision. The league cited the need for professional conduct on the field in both cases.
Call for Consistent Standards
The association plans meetings with the league's officiating department to review disciplinary guidelines and with player representatives to address rising confrontations. It argues that accountability for officials must be fair and balanced, with equal expectations placed on all participants to maintain professionalism.
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