Sean Salisbury Calls for Referees to Face Questions Over Missed Calls
Former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury is advocating for referees to be held accountable through questioning concerning missed calls, according to a report from Fox News.
Salisbury, MD, October 18, 2026 —
Former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury is advocating for referees to be questioned about missed calls, according to a report from Fox News. The reported position focuses on accountability for officials when calls are missed.
The information available does not identify a particular game, call, or officiating crew connected to Salisbury’s comments. It also does not provide his exact words or explain what form the proposed questioning should take. No specific process, consequence, or change to referees’ responsibilities is described.
The report summary does not state when Salisbury made the comments or provide further details about the circumstances in which he raised the issue. It does not include a response from referees, a league, or another organization. Accordingly, the available account establishes Salisbury’s general call for officials to face questions about missed calls, but offers no additional specifics about how that accountability would work.
Missed calls are the stated focus of Salisbury’s position. The information provided does not indicate whether he was referring to one incident or a broader practice, nor does it describe any subsequent action. Further details about the comments and the response to them were not provided in the available summary.
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