Panama City, FL, October 4, 2026 — The National Football League (NFL) has initiated an investigation into an incident involving a game official and Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. The league is reviewing footage that reportedly shows the official swearing at McBride during a recent game against the New York Giants.

Details surrounding the specific game and the context in which the exchange occurred were not immediately available. The investigation by the NFL aims to determine the facts of the situation and assess whether any league policies were violated by the official’s conduct.

The league has not released the name of the official involved in the incident. Similarly, the exact words used by the official have not been publicly disclosed, nor has the specific nature of the interaction that led to the alleged verbal exchange. The Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants were participants in the game where the event took place.

NFL investigations into conduct by game officials are typically thorough, examining video evidence and potentially speaking with individuals present. The outcome of this investigation is pending, and any disciplinary actions, if warranted, will be determined by the league office.


Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.

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