Explaining the NFL’s Five New Rule Changes Ahead of the 2026 Season NFL owners approved five new rule changes at the annual league meetings. Sports Illustrated · Mar 31
Everything to Know About the NFL's Labor Dispute With Refs As CBA Expiration Nears The current labor deal between the league and its referees expires on May 31. Sports Illustrated · Mar 31
Albert Breer’s Takeaways: Raiders Have Done Their Homework on Fernando Mendoza Inside the work done before making the first pick. Plus, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s deal could affect players at other positions, why the Browns should trade Myles Garrett and more. Sports Illustrated · Mar 30
NFL to Begin Hiring Replacement Officials As Referee CBA Nears Expiration The labor deal between the NFL and NFLRA is set to expire on May 31. Sports Illustrated · Mar 30
Avoiding Another 2012: Why the NFL and Its Officials Must Get This Negotiation Right The executive director of the NFL Referees Association discusses negotiations, with the current agreement expiring on May 31. Sports Illustrated · Mar 26
Why the NFL, NFLRA Remain Far Apart in Negotiations The NFL and NFLRA have yet to agree on a new CBA. Sports Illustrated · Mar 25
Albert Breer’s Takeaways: What’s at Stake in the NFL’s Standoff With Officials The league is once again exploring replacements from the college level. Plus, Maxx Crosby’s future with the Raiders and more notes. Sports Illustrated · Mar 23
Disaster Awaits the NFL If Replacement Referees Return in 2026 Revisiting the last time the NFL turned to replacement referees. Sports Illustrated · Mar 19