We recognize all those who have served our country on this day, and we salute the veterans on the NFL officiating staff.
The NFLRA announced it is honoring three officials who retired at the end of the 2016 season: HL John McGrath, LJ Tony Veteri, and SJ Bob...
Former umpire-turned-replay-official Bob Boylston sat down with NFL Films to reflect on his career
Super Bowl 50 referee Clete Blakeman has lead a relatively obscure existence in the NFL, with an occasional reference here, although I’ve even admitted in the...
Before Al Jury and Bob Beeks were assigned to five Super Bowls. Before Johnny Grier was promoted to referee. Before Mike Carey headed a Super Bowl...
View image | gettyimages.com Most famous referee of the 1980s and 1990s turns 80 years old Before there was Ed Hochuli, there was Jerry Markbreit. The...
View image | gettyimages.com Referee overcomes life threatening illness and long layoff You might excuse Bill Vinovich if he feels a little extra emotional on Sunday. ...
Brad Allen works his first-ever NFL game as a referee Referee Brad Allen (number 122) made history this past Sunday as he worked his first-ever game in...
Four new hires have collegiate referee experience Football Zebras has learned the names of five more college officials hired by the NFL, and that there will...
Referee Ron Winter is retiring after 19 seasons in the NFL.
Football Zebras has learned that two officials in today’s game will end their careers on football’s greatest stage. Field judge Scott Steenson and side judge Dave...
Amy Seeman collected a group of tweets, stories, and articles on Storify. With her permission, we share her curated work here.
Commentary by Mark Schultz Here are the things I am pondering as I “zebra watch” this year. 1. Â Will some high-profile officials make a playoff comeback?...
The NFL, of course, is foisting the storyline and that has to mean that the NFL will promote Thomas next season.
Back judge Steve Freeman got a rare opportunity on Friday night, and even though it was a meaningless, forgettable preseason game, it is likely an experience...
NFL trying out potential replacements for retiring head referees The NFL is preparing for the inevitable retirement of officiating crew chiefs by conducting trial runs for...
Ed Hochuli, interviewed by Craig Fouhy for KNXV/Phoenix
The veteran side judge reflects on his 24-year career Don Carlsen woke up one day this past October and made one of the toughest calls of...
[Update: Because Tom Barnes was scheduled to officiate today’s game, we carried this story despite the lack of a second source to confirm he was still...
Michael Pointer of The Indianapolis Star talked to former referees Gerry Austin, Jerry Markbriet, and Bill Carollo about their Super Bowl experiences. Collectively, they represent nine...
