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Avoiding another 'Fail Mary': Inside the tense NFL vs. referees labor dispute

The NFL is taking proactive steps to limit the possibility of a work stoppage involving the referees' union, but could the league's plans backfire?

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Key questions about the NFL’s labor dispute with its referees and how it could impact games

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NFL to hire replacement refs amid labor dispute

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NFL authorized to hire replacement referees as threat of NFLRA lockout intensifies

With the threat of a referees lockout becoming more perilous by the day, the NFL continues to move forward with hiring and training replacement referees for use during the 2026 season.

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NFL officials can aid replacement refs under new rules

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Ready for NFL replacement referees? League begins training because of labor disagreement

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NFL will begin hiring and training replacement referees, AP sources say

In preparation for potential use of replacement officials, the NFL competition committee has proposed a contingency that would allow the replay center in New York to advise the on-field officials on a...

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This NFL 2026 rule change is a sign league expects a referee lockout

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NFL reportedly to begin hiring replacement referees

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What are NFL replacement refs? History of officials used during referee strikes in football league

Here's a breakdown of the NFL's history using replacement refs.

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NFL set to hire replacement officials with CBA negotiations at impasse

The NFL is preparing to hire replacement referees for the upcoming season as talks between the league and the NFL Referees Association on a new collective bargaining agreement remain at an impasse, with the current CBA set to expire in the coming months.

NFL proposes rule change to prevent a ‘Fail Mary’ repeat with replacement refs

With the NFL facing the possibility of a referee lockout in 2026, the league is trying to insulate himself from serious consequences if it does come to

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NFL prepares to hire replacement referees as talks with officials stall

NFL begins contingency planning as referee talks remain unresolved. Deadline pressure raises questions for the 2026 season.

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Fail Mary Repeat? NFL Bracing for Replacement Refs in 2026

The NFL is bracing for the possibility of using replacement officials again in 2026 thanks to an impasse with the NFL Referees Association.

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Revisiting the last time the NFL used replacement refs in 2012 amid concerns about potential lockout

Someone should remind the NFL what happened the last time it employed replacement referees.

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WATCH: How many referee hand signals can Super Bowl LX players get right?

(NEXSTAR) – NFL fans weren’t the only ones sporting enough to take a pop quiz in the days before Super Bowl LX – the players themselves also agreed to answer Nexstar’s questions on Tuesday. One of the subjects upon which the player were quizzed was ...

NFL referee union director releases statement amid heated labor negotiations

The NFL Referees Association executive director did not hold back in criticizing the league during a major labor dispute.