The NFL and the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) have officially ratified a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The deal, which ensures labor peace between the league and its officials through the 2032 season, effectively avoids a potential work stoppage and the use of replacement officials. The previous agreement was set to expire on May 31. According to the official release, the new CBA covers economics, performance standards, and accountability measures, while also establishing a new formal training program and an officiating "bench" for future development.
Scott Green, the Executive Director of the NFLRA, stated that the outcome provides "seven years of certainty" for both the league and the officials. The agreement was approved by the NFLRA Board of Directors and ratified by a membership vote on Friday morning. This long-term resolution follows negotiations that began in the summer of 2024, ensuring no disruption for the upcoming 2026 season.
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