Embed from Getty Images May 15 has arrived. No, it's no ordinary Friday -- May 15 is the first day of the officiating new year. As of today, the roster of NFL officials are now "in season". The officiating staff goes into a "dark period" after the Super Bowl as a
Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 forces a rushed offseason for NFL officials
The NFL officiating staff usually has a smooth and orderly start to its season. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic will throw monkey wrenches into that smooth and orderly start. No easing into the season The officiating "new year" starts on May 15. That's when the officials meet for a mini-clinic in New
Truncated offseason means less time to consider, vote on rule changes
Embed from Getty Images Updated 4/1/20 to reflect owners approving expanded playoffs As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to run it's dangerous course, it appears that there will be less, if any, traditional offseason time. Already, the in-person league meetings have been canceled. The owners could meet met via teleconference sometime this week, to
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NFL Annual Meeting canceled, rules changes vote put off until May
Commissioner Roger Goodell announced today that after "careful consideration and consultation with medical experts," the NFL has canceled the March 29-April 1, Annual Meeting due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Instead, the league will conduct its business at the NFL Spring Meeting, scheduled for May 19-20. This means that the NFL Competition