NFL Suspends Officiating Crew for Packers-Browns Game Over Missed Browns Infractions
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Cleveland, September 25, 2025
The NFL has suspended the officiating crew for the Green Bay Packers-Cleveland Browns Week 3 matchup, citing multiple missed infractions by the Browns that altered the game's outcome. The decision, announced Thursday, comes after a thorough review revealed three uncalled penalties on Cleveland's side, including a phantom hold on a key Packers drive and an illegal formation during a Browns touchdown setup.
The 13-10 Browns victory on September 21 at Huntington Bank Field has been under scrutiny since the final whistle, with Packers coach Matt LaFleur voicing frustration over "game-altering non-calls." The review confirmed officials overlooked a Browns holding penalty on a third-down stop, an illegal shift before Cleveland's go-ahead score, and a false start on the final drive that could have given Green Bay a fresh set of downs.
League VP of Officiating Dean Blandino addressed the suspension: "These missed calls directly impacted the contest's integrity. The crew will miss the next two games to undergo retraining." Referee Carl Cheffers' team, including down judge Kent Payne and line judge Jeff Seeman, faces the league's sternest penalty this season.
Packers players, led by quarterback Jordan Love, who threw the game's lone interception, expressed relief but tempered optimism. "It's validation, but it doesn't change the L," Love said. The Packers (2-1) now look ahead to Week 4 against the Cowboys, while the Browns (1-2) prepare for the Ravens.
The suspension underscores the NFL's push for accountability amid growing fan outcry over inconsistent calls. As the league reviews tape from high-profile games, this could signal stricter enforcement moving forward. Packers Nation awaits justice on the field—starting Sunday Night Football.
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