What new NFL-NFL Referees Association CBA deal means for replacement refs in 2026

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) have reached a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The deal has implications for the potential use of replacement referees in 2026, suggesting the previous contract was set to expire around that time. Specific financial terms and contract length details were outlined by Sporting News as part of the agreement's coverage.