NFL refs get ‘significant’ raise as scab disaster avoided

There won’t be scab referees. The NFL and the NFL Referees Association (NFLFA) agreed to a new seven-year collective ...

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have agreed on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a ...
Yardbarker

NFL and NFL Referees Association Come To Terms On CBA To Avoid a Refereeing Crisis

The NFL just avoided one of its favorite annual traditions: unnecessary chaos. On Friday, the NFL Referees Association ...

NFL, referees reach 7-year agreement, avoid lockout

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association reached a seven-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a lockout in 2026, ...

NFL on track to avoid officiating disaster for 2026 season

At one point, it looked like the NFL was going to have to use replacement officials for the 2026 season, which would have ...
NBC New York

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 checks and ...
Sports Illustrated

Cowboys' Jerry Jones Trying to Help Save 2026 NFL Season From Replacement Refs

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is doing his part to try and get labor talks between the NFL and officials back on track. On Friday, ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported that talks between the NFL and ...