On Tuesday this week, former NFL general manager and current on-air contributor to the NFL Network Charley Casserly talked a bit about his feelings regarding game cancellations due to covid-19, stating that he didn't believe that teams or the league should cancel if players contracted the virus. Despite NFL protocols
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Clear recovery rule in replay adjusted to allow more reversals, but still leaves certain plays out
Fumbles present great challenges in replay because a swarm of bodies attempting to make a recovery immediately block out the best camera angles. Possession must also be clearly established, so it is important not to incorrectly award a player for momentary control of the loose ball. This has lead to
Hair extension of rule clarifies existing rule
Hall of Fame Contributors Committee again rejects McNally as finalist, continuing the shutout of officials in the Hall
NFL hires 5 new officials to fill opt-out vacancies
Embed from Getty Images Following the opting out of five on-field NFL officials due to covid-19-related concerns, a second wave of officiating hires took place, adding 5 new officials to the league's roster. Two replay officials are also sidelining themselves as well, and the league will tap its current staff of replay
2 officials successfully appeal offseason dismissal
Seven officials have opted out of the 2020 NFL season
NFL officials have until August 13 to opt out of season
The NFL and the NFL Referees Association, the officials' union, have negotiated the working conditions for the 2020 season. The NFLRA leadership will meet with rank-and-file members on Monday to discuss the details of the agreement. According to a news release, the officials have until August 13 to decide if they will
Earnie Frantz is the recipient of the 2020 Art McNally Award
Earnie Frantz, former NFL head linesman (now down judge) and replay official, has been awarded the 2020 Art McNally Award, Football Zebras has confirmed through multiple sources. The Art McNally Award is named after the former head of officiating from 1968 to 1990, and recognizes an official for “exemplary professionalism,
More details on NFL contingency for 5-official crews emphasize passing game over line play
The NFL's coronavirus contingency plan of reducing officiating crews from 7 to 5 officials is taking shape, and it is apparent that the pro version of these plans will divert attention away from the interior linemen and focus more on the defensive secondary. The crew assignments posted here in June,