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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.
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NFL preparing for possible return of replacement refs

The 2012 season was a dark time in NFL history. If you do not remember, it was the year the NFL needed to use replacement refs. The NFL and the NFLRA were unable to reach a new CBA before the season ...

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 could use replacement refs again and that has Packers fans worried

NFL could use replacement refs again and that's bringing back a wave of trauma for Packers fans.

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 ...