Summary
The NFL may change how referees are managed starting in 2026. The current agreement between the NFL and the referees ends in May 2025, and negotiations could lead to a new pay model based on performance.
Key Facts
- The NFL's current agreement with referees ends in May 2025.
- Changes to officiating could happen starting in 2026.
- Troy Vincent, an NFL executive, told teams about the possible changes.
- Past negotiation issues in 2012 led to inexperienced substitute referees.
- A proposed change might link referees' pay and job assignments to their yearly performance.
