Sports Business Journal

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 ...
The Spun on MSN

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.

NFL prepares for potential use of replacement referees ahead of 2026 season

The NFL could have a pretty significant problem on its hands heading into the 2026 season, and based on how things have gone ...

NFL eyeing potential replacement referees for 2026 season as CBA questions loom

The NFL is floating the idea of using replacement referees with union talks stalling — again. ESPN reported Wednesday that the league is “laying groundwork” to hire replacement officials if it and the ...
Opinion

Disaster Awaits the NFL If Replacement Referees Return in 2026

Revisiting the last time the NFL turned to replacement referees.

Why replacement refs, the NFL's greatest threat, could make a comeback in 2026

The NFL Referees Association is practically daring the league to bring back the notorious alternate officials.