Sources: NFL command center might assist if replacement refs used
The NFL is preparing to use replacement officials and shift penalty enforcement authority to the league office in New York if negotiations with referees fail by May 31.
NFL seeks list of possible replacement refs if CBA not reached
The NFL is preparing to hire replacement officials from small colleges if negotiations with the Referees Association fail before the May deadline, mirroring its 2012 lockout strategy.
Sources: NFL command center might assist if replacement refs used
The NFL is preparing to use replacement officials and shift penalty enforcement authority to the league office in New York if negotiations with referees fail by May 31.
NFL seeks list of possible replacement refs if CBA not reached
The NFL is preparing to hire replacement officials from small colleges if negotiations with the Referees Association fail before the May deadline, mirroring its 2012 lockout strategy.
Sources: Mounting frustration in NFL labor talks with referees
NFL and referees union negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement are stalled, with owners frustrated over disagreements on officiating performance standards and accountability measures.