Tony Michalek and Bruce Stritesky retire. 42 years of experience leaving the field.
Down judge Derick Bowers will miss the rest of the season after a Week 1 injury in Washington.
The umpire returns to the traditional position on field goals and extra points to help protect the snapper.
The NFL will not experiment with an 8th official this preseason.
Here's how the officials spot the ball during the two minute drill.
Over the years, the umpire has been one of the most fleet of foot officials. Now, the umpire stays stationary for much longer.
The NFL Referees Association recently honored retired umpire Ron Botchan with the 2019 Honoree Award. The award recognizes an official for on-field accomplishments and support of...
After a turbulent off-season that saw many rule changes and other officiating challenges, here are three observations of the laid back night.
This is the first time in at least 40 years that the NFL will have four first-year referees in one season.
Former NFL umpire, Rex Stuart, passes away at 76.
A Major League Baseball umpire makes the call of his life, and it isn't even in the ball park.
Detroit Lions fans were aghast and pundits hooted at Jeff Triplette’s crew during Week 14 as umpire Shawn Smith called an illegal hands to the face...
They may be good calls, questionable calls, or controversial calls. There are unusual rules interpretations or circumstances. There are moments where officials were tested, where judgements...
#458307246 / gettyimages.com Rules allow defense to bring in late subs There was an interesting play in Week 9 that highlighted quick snap rules. In the...
Brad Allen is the first official in almost 50 years to be placed in the referee position in his first NFL season.
[Update: Brad Allen was moved to referee without having worked at the umpire position to fill a vacancy caused by referee Mike Carey’s departure. The post...
[Editor’s note: In 2014, the participating NCAA conferences standardized the name from alternate official to center judge. This post refers to the terminology at the time...
How NFL officials stay out of the way to preserve life and limb We’ve all seen it. Â For the fans it is a funny sight but...
Since the umpire is in the backfield, I wondered if the umpire is now permitted make calls that historically fall within the referee's purview.
The NFL has ramped up its policy on avoiding concussions, and the policy has not excluded the referees. With high speed collisions involving the umpire position,...