NFL Starts Hiring and Training Replacement Officials Amid Potential Referee Lockout
The NFL plans to start hiring and training replacement officials due to unsuccessful negotiations with the referees’ union. Ongoing talks since summer 2024 aim to replace the current collective bargaining agreement, expiring on May 31. The NFL’s latest offer features a 6.45% annual growth in compensation, while the NFL Referees Association demands a 10% increase plus marketing fees. Disputes persist over performance-based pay and the use of full-time officials. Additionally, the league seeks to improve communication and oversight in preseason assignments. A proposal allowing the replay center to advise on missed penalties will be voted on by owners soon.
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