The NFL and the NFL referees union have been in a standoff over a new collective bargaining agreement for months. It's gotten so bad that the league has started training replacement officials for the ...

Referees are among the most scrutinized workers in American sports. Every call is graded, every mistake amplified by millions of viewers, and job security depends entirely on performance. What the ...

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The NFL and NFL Referees Association appear to be making progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement. Amber Searls / Imagn Images Signs continue to point toward the nearing completion of a ...

For the first time, the NFL is introducing a practice squad concept to its officiating ranks. Beginning this season, the […] ...

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have agreed on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials. The deal runs through ...

The new labor deal between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association puts a premium on competition — and accountability.

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 checks and ...

There won't be scab referees. The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed to a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement, ahead of the May 31 deadline, the parties announced. Officials ...

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; NFL referee Shawn Smith during Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ...

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 checks and ...