The NFL may fortunately avoid another disastrous referee lockout (darn)

There will be no Fail Mary's in 2026.

New NFL Rumors on 'Progressed' CBA Talks with Officials Union amid Plans for Replacement Ref

As the deadline nears for the NFL and the NFL Referees Association to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, the two ...
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NFL replacement ref chances enters new stage with background checks, physicals

The NFL's process of hiring replacement referees has reached another stage, according to a memo sent to teams. Several replacement officials have completed hiring steps including background ...

Report: NFL referees union schedules vote on new CBA

The NFL Referees Association has scheduled a vote for Thursday night on ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Negotiations between the league and ...

NFL Referees Association approaching new CBA deal

Kevin Seifert and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN recently shared an update on the new NFL Referees Association approaching this new CBA ...

NFL needs officiating to be 'main focus' of refs

Mike Florio and Devin McCourty break down the importance off full-time NFL referees and explain how the league can improve ...
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NFL Referees Demand 10% Raise Amid Contract Disputes

In recent NFL news, contract negotiations between the NFL and the union representing its officials have hit a standstill. The current contract is expiring, and both parties are engaged in ...

It wasn’t just the Fail Mary: Looking back at the NFL’s 2012 replacement referee debacle

The NFL could open the 2026 season with replacement refs for the first time in 14 years. It can’t be worse than last time, ...