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

In the event of another lockout of game officials, the NFL has the concepts of a plan.

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.

The NFL is preparing for the possibility of replacement officials in the 2026 season, proposing a rule change for one season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct any “clear and obvious” mistakes by on-field officials in case of a work stoppage.

The NFL appears to be bracing for the idea of at least starting the 2026 season with replacement officials, as […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Fail Mary Repeat? NFL Bracing for R

Players are silent, for now, on effort to entrust officiating to amateurs, again.

The NFL is preparing for the possibility of replacement officials in 2026, proposing a rule change for one season that would allow the replay center to correct any “clear and obvious” mistakes.

The NFL Referees' Association said that negotiations have broken down between both sides as they try to get to an agreement on a new CBA.

The NFL is on the brink of a major change in 2026. According to ESPN, the NFL is reportedly ‘laying groundwork’ for hiring replacement officials for the upcoming season amid ongoing

With the NFL facing the possibility of a referee lockout in 2026, the league is trying to insulate himself from serious consequences if it does come to pass.