Viral NFL ref who protected Jaxon Smith-Njigba is former Cowboys standout

Former Dallas Cowboys standout Nate Jones went viral during Monday Night Football after getting into the middle of a scuffle.

NFL ref steps in to protect Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba in wild ‘MNF’ brawl scene

Former NFL defensive back and current official Nathan Jones stood in front of Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the Texans’ ...
Total Pro Sports

ESPN ‘MNF’ Commentators Praised NFL Ref For His Unusual Actions Involving Seahawks WR ...

Former NFL defensive back and current official Nathan Jones put his body on the line to save WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Yardbarker

NFL referee became ‘MNF’ star after saving Jaxon Smith-Njigba from angry Texans mob

An NFL referee stole the show during the “Monday Night Football” clash between the Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans. The Seahawks led the Texans 27-12 midway through the fourth quarter at Lumen ...
Sports Illustrated

NFL Referee Saved Jaxon Smith-Njigba From Angry Mob of Texans

An NFL referee perfectly deescalated a tense situation, and helped protect one of the NFL's rising stars in the process, during the Seahawks' 27-19 win over the Texans on Monday night. With 8:33 ...
Yardbarker

Former NFL Player Turned Referee Steps In as Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Unofficial Bodyguard

Monday Night Football is usually where we expect to see highlight-reel catches and bone-crushing tackles, not a near-brawl ...
The Gazette

NFL suspends Dre Greenlaw one game for referee incident against Giants | Broncos notebook

Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Friday, July 25, 2025, at the team's headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ...

Broncos' Dre Greenlaw suspended for threatening ref after win over Giants, NFL says

Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw was suspended for one game after he verbally threatened a referee after a win over the ...