NFL Reportedly Eying Replacement Refs if New CBA Not Reached Ahead of 2026 Season
By Timothy Rapp
Published on March 18, 2026.
The NFL is reportedly preparing for replacement referees for the 2026 season if it cannot agree on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association. This could happen before the end of the year. The decision to replace the current officials is being made for the first time.
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