NFL Refs' Contract Expiration Threatens Replacement Refs

The NFL faces a potential return to replacement referees in 2026, as negotiations with the officials union stall. The leagues proposed six-year contract with annual raises of 6.45% is rejected by the union. Key issues include performance rules, probation periods, and training breaks. The NFL is preparing for the possibility by training lower-division college officials and implementing replay upgrades. The standoff could impact real games, pushing both sides to reconsider before training camps begin.

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