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There are 10 first-time playoff officials on the field this weekend

by Mark Schultz - January 8, 2021January 11, 2021 3

10 NFL officials are calling their first ever playoff game on the field this weekend. Three of those officials have a playoff game in their first year eligible for the postseason. The following officials are working on the field for the first time. In parentheses are prior alternate or Pro Bowl

3 observations from the Hall of Fame Game

by Mark Schultz - August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 0

Embed from Getty Images It is hard to watch a preseason game from start to finish, but the Hall of Fame Game is a chance to welcome the NFL back after a six month hiatus. After a turbulent off-season that saw many rule changes and other officiating challenges, here are three

More officials in the development pipeline, as NFL expands training program

by Mark Schultz - July 27, 2016January 28, 2017 15

Embed from Getty Images Â 29 individuals take part in on-field audition This year, the NFL has accepted 29 developmental officials in its annual preseason training program, up from the 21 slots open in the previous three seasons the program has been run. This practice squad for officials was known as the advanced