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Breaking news regarding the NFL and the Referees’ Association

After several months of tension and complex discussions, negotiations between the National Football League and the NFL ...
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NFL, referees agree to 7-year deal, avoiding replacements

Long-term officiating deal: The NFL and referees' union agreed to a seven-year contract running through 2032, ending months of tense negotiations. Training and development: The pact includes a formal ...
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NFL, referees association remain at odds — why hiring replacement refs isn't simple

Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz react to the NFL and referees association’s ongoing labor dispute and discuss why hiring replacement refs won’t be as easy this time around.
USA Today

Revisiting the 2012 NFL replacement officials, from lockout to 'Fail Mary'

The 2026 NFL season is still several months away, but the league already has a major storyline percolating ahead of it. The NFL and the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) are in the midst of a labor ...
The New York Times

Key questions about the NFL’s labor dispute with its referees and how it could impact games

NFL officials have been in talks with the league over a new collective bargaining agreement since 2024. (Jeff Moreland / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Negotiations between the NFL and the referees ...