NFL offers guaranteed training fees to potential replacement officials
By Mike Florio
Published on April 2, 2026.
The NFL has offered guaranteed training fees for potential replacement officials. The training sessions will include in-person meetings, Zoom meetings, training sessions, and possibly even more. The league plans to hold an initial meeting from May 1 to May 3, with all expenses covered. If selected, replacement officials will receive $2,500 per game, $4,000 in the regular-season, and $5,500 in the postseason. The financial commitment to meetings and training raises the prospect of a deal being reached with the NFL Referees Association before May 1.
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