Odessa Midland, TX, October 4, 2026 — The National Football League (NFL) has confirmed it is investigating an incident involving a game official who was captured on video making a verbal exchange with Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. The incident occurred during a game played in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Details surrounding the specific nature of the official’s comments and the context of the interaction remain under review by the league. The video footage, which has circulated, appears to show the official using profanity directed at the Cardinals player. The NFL has not yet released the name of the official involved in the incident.

As the investigation is ongoing, the league has not provided further information regarding potential disciplinary actions or the timeline for concluding its review. The outcome of the NFL’s investigation will determine any further steps. The location of the game was East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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

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