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Former Dallas Cowboys star Troy Aikman seemingly took a dig at NFL officials on Monday night after the Washington Commanders were called for unnecessary roughness on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

The play occurred in the fourth quarter. Commanders defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton came through the Chiefs’ offensive line to sack Mahomes. As the whistles blew to end the play, Newton tossed Mahomes down to the ground and received the penalty.

Aikman appeared to be a bit quizzical.

“It wasn’t a lot but with that said, when it comes to quarterbacks, especially this one, they’re gonna protect him. … It’s just a lot of frustration coming out on his part,” Aikman said.

The penalty didn’t alter the final score in any way. The Chiefs

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