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NFL star Mike Evans escapes punishment after star filmed signing autograph for referee

The NFL investigated the incident as referees are prohibited from asking players for autographs or personal memorabilia, and Mike Evans was seen writing something for two officials

Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022

Officials weren’t seeking Mike Evans’ autograph after Sunday’s game, NFL finds

TAMPA, Fla. — The NFL has found the two officials who appeared to be seeking an autograph from Bucs receiver Mike Evans immediately after Sunday’s game against the Panthers were guilty only of bad optics.

Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022

Was Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans chatting an official over golf lessons? One insider says so

On Monday, an NFL official confirmed to USA TODAY Sports in an email that the league would be reviewing the matter.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022