"There is frustration among ownership about the state of the negotiations. What we've been crystal clear on is that this is an opportunity for us to improve the state of our officiating."
"The NFL has offered a 6.45% annual growth rate in compensation over a six-year deal, but the NFLRA wants a 10% annual raise for officials."
The NFL and the NFL Referees Association are at an impasse in labor negotiations, which may extend to the 2026 season. Team owners approved a rule for remote intervention to correct officiating errors in real time. The NFL has proposed a 6.45% annual raise for referees, while the referees' union seeks a 10% increase. The current labor agreement expires on May 31, and the league aims to tie compensation to performance and improve postseason officiating assignments.
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