Two NFL referees caught on camera asking Tampa Bay star Mike Evans for an autograph in the tunnel
Two NFL referees could find themselves in hot water after they were caught on camera asking Tampa Bay Bucs star Mike Evans for an autograph in the tunnel – with the league ‘launching a review into rule-breaching behavior’
The NFL is reportedly investigating the conduct of two referees who asked for Tampa Bay WR Mike Evans’ autograph after the Buccaneers game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the league launched a review of the events shortly after the two were seen running up to Evans with a pen and piece of paper for him to sign.
The footage was shot inside the tunnels at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, with the two officials identified as Jeff Lamberth and Tripp Sutter.
According to the NFL-NFLRA collective bargaining agreement, officials are prohibited from asking ‘players, coaches or any other team personnel for autographs or memorabilia.’
It isn’t clear if there are any rules that lay out punishment for officials who do go seeking signatures. More specifically, it’s not clear if there will be any punishment for the two referees involved in this incident.
DailyMail.com reached out to an NFL spokesperson for comment, but hasn’t received a response.
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