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NFL, referee union stop negotiations on new CBA

Mar 26, 2026 @ 12:21pm

A hidden truth about the upcoming NFL season is that it could go the way of the 2012 season, when replacement referees officiated regular-season games. The NFL and the NFL Referees Association met to start talks that were meant to span two days to complete the new CBA, but the talks broke off on Wednesday […] The post NFL, referee union stop negotiations on new CBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NFL Referees Association Announces Latest on ‘Frustrating’ CBA Negotiations After Talks Break Down With League

Mar 25, 2026 @ 8:30pm

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Pro Football Network

The NFL Referees Association announced CBA talks with the league broke down, raising the possibility of replacement officials.

NFL Plans to Avoid ‘Fail Mary’ Repeat With Replay Safety Net

Mar 25, 2026 @ 3:17pm

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Front Office Sports

As the labor situation stalls, the league makes more alternate plans. The post NFL Plans to Avoid ‘Fail Mary’ Repeat With Replay Safety Net appeared first on Front Office Sports.