NFL officials are often under scrutiny for what they do on the field during games. However, Taj Gibson Jersey Jeff Lamberth and Tripp Sutter find themselves under fire for something they did following the game.Following the Panthers' 21-3 win over the Buccaneers in Week 7, Lamberth, a side judge, and Sutter, a line judge, were seen following Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans into the tunnel. A video captured them approaching Evans and apparently asking for a signature that many thought was an autograph.It appeared that Lamberth was the one to flag down Evans for the signature while Sutter pa sed by and appeared to point at something on the card.NFL POWER RANKINGS: Below is a look at the video of the situation, via Panthers reporter Sheena Quick.I didnt know refs get autographs after the game. Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) That video circled on social media Monday and that prompted the league to launch an investigation into the matter, per . The NFL's collective bargaining with the NFL Referees A sociation states that officials"shall not ... ask players, coaches or any other team personnel for autographs or memorabilia."That said, the NFL found no wrongdoing on the part of the officials. The league said the following of the situation, per :After speaking with the individuals involved, we have confirmed that the postgame interaction between Jeff Lamberth, Tripp Sutter and Mike Evans did not involve a request by the game officials for an autograph.Both Lamberth and Sutter have been reminded of the importance of avoiding even the appearance of impropriety when interaction with players, coaches and club staff on gameday including during the pregame and postgame time periods.It would have been nice for the NFL to say exactly what the officials were doing, but it was left to the media to fill in the gaps.NFL Network's Tom Peli sero reported the exchange was all about ... golf le sons. Full story: WR Mike Evans and side judge Jeff Lamberth both went to Texas A&M, and Lamberth was getting Evans phone number to pa s it along to a golf pro to give Evans le sons, per sources. Lamberth didnt have paper, so he borrowed it from another official. Tom Peli sero (@TomPeli sero) that the officials will not be disciplined.IYER: It's easy to understand why the NFL has a protocol in place for situations like this. The NFL needs to ensure that officials have no bias toward any specific team or player when they are on the field. Even if it doesn't impact the way the game is officiated, the NFL will look to avoid public perception that certain officials play favorites.The NFL has had situations like this unfold before. As noted by Football Zebras on Twitter, Jerry Bergman Sr. was once disciplined for asking Brett Favre for an autograph before a 1995 Packers-Buccaneers game.And, I know it happens. It doesn't make it right. The venerable Jerry Bergman Sr. sought an autograph from Brett Favre before a game for his grandchild in his final season. He was rightfully called out and disciplined for it. Also, it's unfair to put players in such a position. F Zs (@footballzebras) Thats the first time Ive ever seen that, Favre said the Monday after that game, per .Unlike Bergman, Lamberth and Sutter don't appear heading toward any sort of consequences for their actions.Lamberth is in his 21st season as an official while Sutter is in his fourth. Patrick Ewing Jersey