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

With the NFL and referees union at a negotiating impasse, the league has put in place a safety net in case replacement game officials are required for the upcoming season.

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NFL to hire replacement refs amid labor dispute

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Fail Mary Repeat? NFL Bracing for Replacement Refs in 2026

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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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The NFL’s Playbook to Avoid Another Officiating Disaster

The league is on the verge of locking out its officials for the first time since 2012, when it used sub-standard replacement referees. It’s hoping to avoid similar chaos.

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Steelers HC Mike McCarthy Doesn’t Take the Bait on NFL Replacement Refs

Steelers coach Mike McCarthy was burned once by replacement refs, but he doesn't think it will happen again, even though it could. The Pittsburgh coach expressed optimism in replacement refs if the NFL goes back to them in 2026.

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Packers fans are set to have nightmares after new NFL referee news drops

The news that the NFL is set to start hiring replacement referees can't feel good for Green Bay Packers fans.

Fail Mary Part 2? Negotiations turning nasty as NFL and its referees barrel toward a lockout

The NFL’s labor agreement with the NFL Referees Association expires May 31, raising the possibility of replacement officials.

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'Fail Mary' ref to reach out to back judge about MNF missed call

Lance Easley was sitting in a Southern California acting class Monday night when his phone started blowing up. Easley ignored the texts and calls, assuming they were jokes from friends reminding him that the Seattle Seahawks were once again on Monday Night ...