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:
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Referee: Adrian Hill (#81)
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Umpire: Bryan Neale (#92)
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Down Judge: Patrick Holt (#23)
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Line Judge: Mark Steinkerchner (#64)
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Field Judge: Brad Rogers (#128)
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Side Judge: Eugene Hall (#99)
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Back Judge: Greg Steed (#12)
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Replay Official: Dan South
The decision follows mounting scrutiny over multiple missed and overturned calls that directly influenced the outcome of the game.
The most heated moment came late in the fourth quarter, when an intentional grounding flag against Jalen Hurts was overturned after review, allowing the Broncos to maintain momentum and run down the clock. Moments later, in what fans called
“the robbery of the season,” Dallas Goedert was clearly pulled down by cornerback Quinton Skinner at the goal line — but no flag was thrown for pass interference.
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.
