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Report: NFL begins kicking tires on replacement officials as CBA talks continue

The NFL has begun the process of identifying potential replacement game officials, in the event that ongoing negotiations ...

NFL Reportedly Eying Replacement Refs if New CBA Not Reached Ahead of 2026 Season

According to Seifert, the NFL is "looking for a list of about 150 mostly small college officials by the end of this weekend" ...
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NFL reportedly takes big step in standoff with referees

The NFL is looking for replacement officials after failing to reach a new CBA with the NFL Referees Association.

NFL prepares for potential use of replacement referees ahead of 2026 season

The NFL could have a pretty significant problem on its hands heading into the 2026 season, and based on how things have gone ...

New NFL Rumors on Contingent Rule Changes if Replacement Referees Needed for 2026 Amid CBA Talks

The NFL once hired replacement referees in 2012 amid a labor dispute with the NFL Referees Association regarding a new ...

NFL prepping for replacement refs: What’s the worst call ever against the 49ers?

We look at the 49ers’ history of bad calls against them with the news that replacement refs could be on the way ...

NFL eyeing potential replacement referees for 2026 season as CBA questions loom

The NFL is floating the idea of using replacement referees with union talks stalling — again. ESPN reported Wednesday that the league is “laying groundwork” to hire replacement officials if it and the ...