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NFL puts official Roy Ellison on administrative leave after Jerry Hughes confrontation

The NFL on Tuesday placed umpire Roy Ellison on administrative leave as it continues to review a confrontation between Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes and Ellison after Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.

Hughes will not be suspended, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Video shows Hughes yelling at an official in the tunnel of Hard Rock Stadium after Sunday's 21-17 loss to Miami. Hughes accused the official of calling him a "b----." He was later restrained by a team staff member and a teammate as he continued to shout at the official, "I'll catch you.