US EditionReports: Likelihood of NFL Replacement Refs Enters New Stage with Background Checks, Physicals
Several replacement officials have cleared background checks as the league prepares training and physical exams before the referees’ contract expires.
- On Wednesday, the NFL began onboarding potential replacement officials as Senior Vice President of Officiating Perry Fewell informed teams in a memo, with the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association set to expire May 31.
- The league initiated contingency plans after nearly two years of unsuccessful negotiations with the union. NFLRA executive director Scott Green told The Associated Press, "Those numbers are not accurate," comparing current talks to the 2012 stalemate that triggered a 110-day lockout.
- While the NFL offered a six-year deal with 6.45% annual raises, the NFLRA demands 10% plus $2.5 million for marketing fees. The league also seeks fundamental job structure changes, including increasing the probationary period for new officials from three to five years.
- Several candidates have completed background checks and will soon undergo physical exams, with training sessions beginning next month. Fewell wrote, "Throughout the process we will continue to solicit your feedback on the performance of the potential replacement officials as we finalize the game official roster."
- A meeting last week involving owners including Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones reportedly produced "progress," but it failed to delay contingency plans. Teams will receive a tentative schedule in coming weeks for replacement officials to work OTAs and minicamps starting June 1.
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My Mother LodeLikelihood of NFL replacement refs enters new stage with background checks, physicals
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 will soon progress to undergoing physical exams per a memo sent…
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Fox NewsNFL begins onboarding replacement officials as referee labor deal nears expiration: report
The NFL has reportedly begun onboarding replacement officials in case their unionized referees are not available. The Athletic reported that teams were issued a memo by league officials Wednesday to inform them that potential replacements had undergone or were undergoing background checks. The outlet reported that the officials have worked at the NCAA level in all divisions, and physical examinations will follow. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVER…
NFL Prepares Replacement Officials as Labor Talks Stall
As the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association nears its May 31 expiration, the league has begun preparing contingency plans by onboarding potential replacement officials. In a memo sent Wednesday, senior Vice President of officiating Perry Fewell informed teams that several candidates have already passed background checks and will soon undergo physical exams. Training—both virtual and in-person—is expect…
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