The NFL’s competition committee has approved a one-year rule for the upcoming season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct “clear and obvious mistakes made by on-field officials that impact the game” in case of a work stoppage involving the NFL Referees...
PHOENIX — The NFL's competition committee approved a one-year rule for the upcoming season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct “clear and obvious mistakes made by on-field officials that impact the game' in case of a work stoppage involving the NFL Referees Association.
It was one of multiple rules changes announced Tuesday at the league's annual meetings. The league is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees’ union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions have told The Associated Press. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the conversations are private. The league and the NFL Referees Association have been negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement since the summer of 2024. The current CBA expires May 31. The NFL’s last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season. Another rule change approved Tuesday allows the replay center in New York to consult with on-field officials when considering ejections for both flagrant football acts and non-football acts that weren't called on the field. The change comes after Pittsburgh receiver DK Metcalf wasn’t ejected from a game at Detroit last season when he got into an altercation with a heckling fan. Because the on-field officials didn’t see when Metcalf swiped at the fan and so didn't throw a flag, the replay center was unable to eject Metcalf. The league did suspend him for two games, but he was able to remain in the game at the time. There were also three rules that affect kickoffs, including one that permits the kicking team to declare an onside kick at any time during the game, regardless of the score. Previously, only the trailing team could attempt an onside kick. ___ AP Pro Football Writers Rob Maaddi and Josh Dubow contributed to this story. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Images From DC Showcase Superman And Batman's New Matching CostumesBatman and Superman aka the World's Finest fight in official DC Comics art for Sideshow
Read more »
New Balance’s Futuristic Lifestyle Sneaker Is Getting New Multicolor Styles for SpringNew Balance is giving its futuristic Abzorb 2000 sneaker two new 'Liquid Metal' colorways with gradient fade multicolor looks. Find the release info.
Read more »
Bills Add National Champion WR, Productive EDGE in New 7-Round NFL Mock DraftThe Buffalo Bills fill two of their greatest needs with their first two selections in a recent NFL mock draft from Matt Miller.
Read more »
NFL Officially Sets New Flag Football League In Deal With TMRW Sports and Blue Chip InvestorsSilver Lake, Ariel Investments, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Serena Williams and Billie Jean King are among the investors in the league, which will include both mens and womens play.
Read more »
New details on Burbank air traffic conflict cited in new helicopter restrictionsNBCLA's pilot alerted controllers after maneuvering to avoid an incoming aircraft.
Read more »
NFL owners approve 5 rule changes for 2026: What to know for the new seasonHere's a breakdown of the new rules coming to the NFL this season, including kickoff changes and officiating tweaks.
Read more »