PITTSBURGH — The New York Giants alerted NFL officials to footballs that they believe were deflated and used by the Pittsburgh Steelers during Week 13's matchup, Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer reported Sunday.
According to Glazer, the Giants, which lost to the Steelers 24-14, tested two footballs on the sidelines that the team claims were under league standards for PSI. The balls were sent to the league office.
Giants tested 2 footballs they questioned PSI levels vs Steelers and then alerted league office they were deflated. Please noooooooooo!!!!!
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) December 11, 2016
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy released the following statement in response to the report:
"The officiating game ball procedures were followed and there were no chain of command issues. All footballs were in compliance and no formal complaint was filed by the Giants with our office."
Glazer quickly tweeted out that the NFL was “correct in saying no formal complaint was filed,” but added that it was confirmed by the Giants that the balls were tested and that the NFL was informed.
NFL correct in saying no FORMAL complaint was FILED, Giants tested balls & informed the NFL they were under legal limit. Giants confirmed
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) December 11, 2016
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