...likely played a significant role in the NFL agreeing to a deal with its regular officials during the week.Referee Jeff Triplette struck a triumphant tone during the pregame coin toss Sunday, announcing that "it's great to be back, gentlemen...

...In the statement, which he and his wife wrote, Brown said he was sorry and deeply regretted pushing referee Jeff Triplette. "I want the fans to understand that I attempted to return to the play, not to confront the official," Brown...

...Browns announced Tuesday that the NFL decided that their right tackle had been punished enough for forcefully pushing Jeff Triplette to the ground in a game against Jacksonville last Dec. 19. As result, Brown's suspension is being lifted effective...

...half, and nearly found a way to pull out a game that seemed lost. The Giants might have fared better had referee Jeff Triplette not called a roughing-the-passer penalty against Carlos Emmons with about 5 minutes left. Instead of punting...

...season. He would still be paid his $2.1 million salary. During a Dec. 19 home game against Jacksonville, referee Jeff Triplette accidentally struck the 6-foot-7, 350-pound tackle in the eye with his penalty flag, which was weighted with...

...action against Orlando Brown, the Cleveland offensive tackle who was suspended for two games for striking referee Jeff Triplette after a flag thrown by Triplette struck him in the eye. The possibility of a further suspension is now before commissioner...

...Dec. 19 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, bothered by bleeding in his right eye. He was hurt when referee Jeff Triplette inadvertently threw a penalty flag into his eye. The newspaper on Saturday quoted a hospital police officer who said...

...circumstances physical contact against our game officials." Brown was hit by a flag weighted with BBs -- thrown by referee Jeff Triplette -- during Sunday's game with Jacksonville. Brown stormed back on the field and knocked down Triplette with a two-handed...

...hands in thanks and Jackson had a big smile, but the Bears challenged the call. After reviewing the replay, referee Jeff Triplette said the ball had rolled off Jackson's arm and touched the turf. The Falcons took a 10-7 lead when Feely made...

...6-foot-7, 350-pound offensive tackle, was injured during a Dec. 19 game against Jacksonville when referee Jeff Triplette accidentally hit him with a penalty flag weighted with BBs. TELEVISION: The All-Scar Game drew the lowest TV ratings...