NFL Takes First Step Toward Officiating Change for 2026
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The NFL has begun the process of recruiting replacement officials for the 2026 season amid ongoing negotiations with the NFL Referees Association. The league is preparing for the possibility of replacement referees being used in the upcoming season.
The NFL has started recruiting replacement officials for the 2026 season due to ongoing negotiations with the NFL Referees Association. The league has begun onboarding potential replacement officials and will conduct training sessions next month. These officials will be assigned to offseason practices starting June 1. The NFL is preparing for the possibility of the current agreement expiring on May 31. The use of replacement referees in the past has been met with criticism from fans and players. The NFL remains committed to reaching a fair agreement with the NFL Referees Association.
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