NFL prepares to hire replacement referees as union negotiations stall
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The NFL is making preparations to hire replacement referees due to stalled contract negotiations with the NFL Referees Association. Team owners have expressed concern over the lack of progress and have authorized staff to begin recruiting college-level officials.
Breakdown
- NFL prepares to hire replacement referees amid stalled union talks
- Team owners authorize recruiting of college-level officials 9s
- Current referees' contract expires May 31 14s
- Training for replacements could start May 1 if no agreement is reached 19s
- Sides remain far apart on pay and performance standards 24s