Stalled negotiations between the league and its officials could mean replacement refs to start the 2026 season. It can’t be worse than last time, right? Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic ...
The NFL and their Referees Association reached a seven-year labor deal on Friday morning, putting to rest worries about a possible replacement referees situation for the 2026 season. The league put ...
The National Football League anticipates a challenging scenario for the 2026 season and wants to avoid a repeat of a major controversy like the infamous “Fail Mary.” With this in mind, the league is ...
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, left, speaks with referees during a game against the Rams at SoFi Stadium in December. (Harry How / Getty Images) With the NFL and referees union at a negotiating ...
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NFL nears referee deal to avoid another 'Fail Mary' disaster
The public vitriol between the two sides has lessened considerably.
In a moment of pure chaos at Wembley, Ugarte avoided a red card despite appearing to be cautioned twice by referee Sven Jablonski. The Uruguayan international was first booked for a mistimed challenge ...
The NFL hasn’t had a whiff of a player lockout talk since August 2010. But the 2026 season could be affected by a lockout — of the officials. The league’s labor agreement with the NFL Referees ...
PHOENIX — With the NFL and referees union at a negotiating impasse, the league has put in place a safety net in case replacement game officials are required for the upcoming season. Team owners ...
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