Steelers Legend Terry Bradshaw Calls for NFL Investigation into Adrian Hill’s Officiating Crew After Series of Unfair Calls Targeting Steelers in Packers Game.
October 27, 2025 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The aftermath of Week 8’s heated clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers has taken a sharp turn off the field, as Steelers Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw has called on the NFL to launch an official investigation into referee Adrian Hill’s crew, following a series of controversial no-calls that have enraged players, fans, and analysts alike.
The outrage began after a viral post from @NFL, which showed a critical moment in the third quarter where Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (#56) appeared to clearly jump offsides before the snap, yet no penalty flag was thrown. Believing he had a free play, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (#8) launched a deep pass to George Pickens (#14), only for it to be intercepted — while the referees stayed silent. The clip has since been viewed over 86,000 times, sparking widespread anger among the Steelers faithful.
“INSANE The #Packers were clearly offsides… and the refs somehow did not throw a penalty flag,” @NFL wrote, before adding: “THE REFS STRIKE AGAIN.”
The 7-second video quickly exploded online, with fans and even neutral viewers labeling the officiating as “embarrassing” and “game-changing.” Some claimed the missed call was part of a larger pattern of inconsistency from Hill’s crew — a group already under scrutiny earlier this season for questionable decisions in games involving the Chiefs and Dolphins.
Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw, who led the Steelers to four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s, didn’t mince words when speaking to FOX Sports on Monday morning:
“This isn’t about one play — it’s about accountability. What happened last night was a disgrace to the league. When a guy jumps offsides in plain sight and the refs swallow their whistles, you start to question the integrity of the system.”
Bradshaw went on to emphasize that these errors go beyond human mistakes:
“Every player and coach has to answer for their actions on the field. Officials should too. This crew needs to be reviewed — not tomorrow, but today. Fans deserve fairness. Teams deserve consistency.”
“I’ve watched football for over half a century, and I’ve never seen the trust of fans — especially Steelers fans — tested like this. One mistake can be forgiven, but a pattern of bad calls isn’t an error anymore; it’s a matter of integrity and accountability. If the NFL truly wants to protect its reputation, it needs to act now — for the Steelers, for the fans, and for the very soul of this game.”
According to sources close to the Steelers organization, team owner Art Rooney II has also privately expressed frustration, supporting the idea of a formal review by the league’s officiating department. While the NFL has not yet issued a statement, several insiders suggest that the league’s head of officiating, Walt Anderson, could order a review of Hill’s game tape as early as Tuesday.
The Steelers lost 35–25 in the game, but many — including former players — believe the momentum shifted due to officiating errors. The controversial no-call joins a growing list of referee blunders that have reignited discussions about transparency and accountability within the NFL’s officiating ranks.
“The Steelers didn’t lose because they weren’t good enough,” Bradshaw concluded. “They lost because the rules weren’t enforced. That’s something no player — and no fan — should ever have to accept.”
