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Fail Mary Repeat? NFL Bracing for Replacement Refs in 2026

The NFL appears to be bracing for the idea of at least starting the 2026 season with replacement officials, as its labor standoff with the NFL Referees Association continues.

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The NFL proposes contingencies for replacement refs in hopes of avoiding another 'Fail Mary'

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NFL plans to avoid 'Fail Mary' repeat with replay safety net

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New NFL Rumors on Failed Negotiations with Officials amid Possibility of Replacement Refs

While the NFL and the NFL Referees Association have been negotiating the next collective bargaining agreement since the summer of 2024, the two sides reportedly "do not appear any closer on a deal" wi...

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NFL proposes rule to assist possible replacement officials for 2026 season

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NFL wants to use replay to help replacement refs in case of labor impasse

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“Gambling will love that” “FailMary2.0 incoming”: NFL fans mock Roger Goodell-led league for preparing to hire replacement officials

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the league are gearing up to hire replacement officials for the 2026 season.

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Pat McAfee blasts potential 'high school refs' as NFL weighs replacement officials during labor talks

NFL replacement referees could return for the 2026 season if a new labor deal isn’t reached, reviving memories of the infamous 2012 “Fail Mary" debacle.

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League personnel being able to weigh in on on-field calls among NFL's new proposals if replacement refs are used

The NFL’s competition committee submitted five rules proposals to the league ahead of next week’s annual owners meetings, and one of them appears to set the NFL up to prevent on-field officiating chaos in the event of a work stoppage by the league’s union referees.