"The NFL has begun preparing for a potential work stoppage by reaching out to small-college officiating supervisors to develop a list of 150 replacement candidates. If a work stoppage continues into the regular season, new rules would create centralized officiating to help avoid chaos similar to the 2012 season."
"League staff members would be allowed to alert replacement referees about clear and obvious evidence of uncalled fouls, such as roughing the passer or intentional grounding. They could also inform referees if a flag was thrown incorrectly based on video evidence."
The NFL competition committee has proposed rule changes to prepare for a possible work stoppage with the NFL Referees Association. These changes would only take effect if replacement officials are hired. The league aims to implement centralized officiating to prevent issues similar to those faced in 2012. Staff in the Art McNally Gameday Central would assist replacement referees by alerting them to clear and obvious penalties or incorrect calls. NFL owners will discuss these proposals at their upcoming annual meeting, requiring approval from 24 of 32 teams.
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