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NFL Lays Out Backup Plan for 2026-27 If Referees Association Doesn’t Sign Agreement

The NFL is laying the groundwork for hiring replacement officials this season if the league is unable to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association. The current CBA is due to expire at the end of May. According to the emails, the league is looking for a list of about 150 mostly small college officials by the end of this weekend.