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Lions News: NFL could be headed for replacement officials… again

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Lions News: NFL Might Face Another Round of Replacement Officials NFL fans might see frustrations this season as the league struggles to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement with the referee union, which expires in May. If talks fail, the NFL plans to hire around 150-180 replacement officials from NCAA to avoid a time crunch … Read more

NFL to Begin Hiring, Training Replacement Officials as Potential Ref Lockout Nears

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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 … Read more

NFL, referees union inch toward showdown as replacement officials loom

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NFL and Referees Union Move Closer to Showdown with Replacement Officials on the Horizon As the NFL’s annual meetings approach, negotiations between the league and the NFL Referees Association remain stalled, with a collective bargaining agreement due to expire in May. The referees, who largely do not rely on the NFL’s compensation, are resisting the … Read more