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NFL, referees reach new 7-year deal

The NFL avoided a major offseason distraction today after the league and the NFL Referees Association agreed to a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that secures labor peace through the ...
UPI

NFL, referees reach 7-year agreement, avoid lockout

May 8 (UPI) --The NFL and the NFL Referees Association reached a seven-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a lockout in 2026, the parties announced Friday. The agreement will run through ...
The New York Times

NFL, referees hammer out 7-year deal, will avoid use of replacements in 2026 season

The NFL won't need to turn to replacement referees after agreeing to a new CBA with the NFLRA. Maddie Meyer / Getty Images The NFL will not need replacement game officials this coming season after all ...
The Washington Post

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials. The agreement, which ...
The New York Times

It wasn’t just the Fail Mary: Looking back at the NFL’s 2012 replacement referee debacle

Stalled negotiations between the league and its officials could mean replacement refs to start the 2026 season. It can’t be worse than last time, right? Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic ...
Los Angeles Times

NFL and referees avoid work stoppage with new collective bargaining agreement

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred The NFL and its referees union agreed on a new ...