The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have reached a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement, effective through the 2032 season, with a vote of 116-4. This deal includes significant pay raises, enhanced offseason training access, and prioritization of postseason assignments based on performance. The new agreement aims to improve officiating and avoid the use of replacement referees, which had caused issues in the past, such as the infamous “Fail Mary” game in 2012. NFL referees, who averaged $350,000 last season, are expected to see their compensation increase to approximately $385,000.
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