Get Ready For Scabs
The NFL informed clubs today that the league’s officiating staff has begun onboarding potential replacement officials and will conduct training sessions next month in preparation for assigning the officials to offseason practices starting June 1, according to a memo obtained by… pic.twitter.com/kqdfNu53Bm
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 15, 2026
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
I was under the assumption that all the good officials went on strike a long time ago.. will we even notice?
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
With new officials, this is the Vikings' chance to jump in and get their bribes locked in ahead of the Packers :D
Developing: The NFL and the NFL Referees Association are close to a new deal, with a ratification vote set for Thursday night, per @kalynkahler and @SeifertESPN. If approved, it would prevent replacement referees this season. More: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48688152/sources-nflra-schedules-vote-ratify-new-cba-nfl
— Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate May 5, 2026
Developing: The NFL and the NFL Referees Association are close to a new deal, with a ratification vote set for Thursday night, per @kalynkahler and @SeifertESPN. If approved, it would prevent replacement referees this season. More: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48688152/sources-nflra-schedules-vote-ratify-new-cba-nfl
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
The NFL Referees Association ratified a seven-year labor deal with the NFL through the 2032 season. The agreement includes increased access to officials in the offseason, development of a “bench” of officials and a new formal training program.
— Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero May 8, 2026
The NFL Referees Association ratified a seven-year labor deal with the NFL through the 2032 season. The agreement includes increased access to officials in the offseason, development of a “bench” of officials and a new formal training program.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
Not too scabby....
Officials voted 116-4 to approve the deal, per source. An overwhelming majority backing a joint plan to invest more in officiating. https://t.co/RCMUsWEaYV
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 8, 2026
Crisis averted. Vegas probably said get this done.
Luka Bratzi sleeps with the fishes.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
Really looking forward to that new “formal training program”… 😏
Based on details from past Collective Bargaining Agreements, the average NFL referee earns approximately $205,000 per season, which translates to around $11,400 per regular-season game for officials assigned to all 18 contests.
About a decade ago, annual compensation was closer to $150,000, but pay has risen steadily alongside the league’s growth in revenue and viewership.
Referee compensation is negotiated through the NFL Referees Association, which agreed to a seven-year labor deal with the league in 2019. That agreement remains in effect through May 31, 2026, at which point negotiations will resume.
NFL officials receive a guaranteed seasonal salary in addition to a per-game payment, offering financial consistency while still compensating weekly on-field duties.
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