f.NFL Suspends Entire Officiating Crew Led by Adrian Hill After Controversial Finish in Eagles–Broncos Game.f
October 7, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA
The NFL has officially suspended referee Adrian Hill and his entire officiating crew following the highly controversial ending to Sunday’s Eagles–Broncos matchup — a game that has since ignited national outrage and sparked widespread debate over officiating integrity.
According to league sources and officiating assignment data from Football Zebras, the suspended crew consisted of:
- Referee: Adrian Hill (#81)
Umpire: Bryan Neale (#92)
Down Judge: Patrick Holt (#23)
Line Judge: Mark Steinkerchner (#64)
Field Judge: Brad Rogers (#128)
Side Judge: Eugene Hall (#99)
Back Judge: Greg Steed (#12)
Replay Official: Dan South
The decision follows mounting scrutiny over multiple missed and overturned calls that directly influenced the outcome of the game.
The Eagles were denied a final opportunity to score, and Denver escaped with a 27–24 victory. The broadcast replay showed Goedert’s jersey being visibly grabbed, fueling fury among players, coaches, and fans alike.
Social media erupted within minutes. The phrase “Eagles got robbed” trended at #1 on X (formerly Twitter), with over 2 million posts in 24 hours. Several analysts, including former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, called for an official review of the officiating crew’s conduct.
One viral post summarized the fan sentiment:“If this isn’t rigging, what is? The refs changed the outcome of the game — plain and simple.”
NFL Senior VP of Officiating Walt Anderson confirmed in a brief statement that the league found “a series of critical officiating errors that failed to meet professional standards.”
The suspension is immediate and indefinite pending further investigation — marking one of the rare occasions in modern NFL history where an entire officiating crew has been disciplined following a single game.
For Eagles fans, the suspension offers little comfort. The damage, as many see it, has already been done — a win stolen, a legacy questioned, and the integrity of the league once again under fire.
