Referees aren't the most popular people in an NFL game, but they are crucial to making football games run smoothly over the course of the year. So, when the league has to go to replacement refs, the ...

Rejoice, football fans! The NFL won't use replacement officials for the 2026 season. Fortunately, there will be no need for replacement refs in 2026 after the league and referees union reached an ...

The NFL is hoping to avoid another “Fail Mary” situation. With the league and the referees union at an impasse, the NFL voted Tuesday to approve a one-year policy that would assist replacement refs to ...

The NFL’s process of hiring replacement referees has reached another stage, according to a memo sent to teams. Several replacement officials have completed hiring steps including background checks and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... PHOENIX — Throw the challenge flag. Stop the nonsense. Deflate the egos. With the NFL preparing to lock out its officials as labor talks stall, you know who ...

The NFL reportedly is getting closer to bringing in replacement refs for the 2026 season amid negotiations with the NFL Referees Association. Per ESPN's Kevin Seifert, Perry Fewell, the league's ...