NFL, Referees Near New Deal To Avoid Replacement Officials In 2026

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NFL, Referees Near New Deal To Avoid Replacement Officials In 2026

NFL and the Referees Association are nearing a bargaining agreement, with a ratification vote set before May 31. If approved, it would avoid replacement referees this season. Talks lasted over 2 years and previously stalled, prompting the NFL to prepare backups and contingency rules. Owners also pushed for changes to hiring, seniority, and postseason assignments for officials.

By Shubham Bhargav

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