The NFL and the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) are scheduled to resume negotiations this week to establish a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), according to @RapSheet. The move comes at a critical juncture, as the current agreement between the league and its officials is set to expire next month.
The league's negotiating side will reportedly include several NFL owners who serve on key committees that oversee labor relations and the game itself. Specifically, members of the Management Council Executive Committee will be involved in the discussions to help facilitate a new deal before the existing contract reaches its end date.
These talks are vital for ensuring labor stability among the league's officiating crews heading into the new season. Both parties are looking to bridge the gap on terms that will govern the relationship between the league and the NFLRA for the foreseeable future.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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