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NFLRA expects Roy Ellison to be cleared for run-in with Bills' Jerry Hughes

The NFL Referees Association said Wednesday that it expects umpire Roy Ellison to be cleared after an NFL review of a confrontation between him and Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes following Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.

"Video from last week's game shows [Ellison] was verbally threatened by a player who has a well-documented history of abusive language and inappropriate actions towards our officials," NFLRA executive director Scott Green said in a statement. "While we are disappointed that the NFL has yet to address that aspect of the incident, we look forward to working with the League during its review and will ensure that Roy's rights are protected during this process.