https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-cba-for-officials-emphasizes-competition-creates-a-practice-squadContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-cba-for-officials-emphasizes-competition-creates-a-practice-squadhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-cba-for-officials-emphasizes-competition-creates-a-practice-squad#u8900Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:31:33 +0000The NFL and NFL Referees Association have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. The deal introduces a practice squad of up to 12 officials to replace those injured or performing poorly. Playoff assignments will now be based on performance rather than seniority.What's confirmed:The NFL and NFLRA ratified a 7-year CBA on May 8, 2026.The new agreement creates a practice squad of up to 12 game officials.Practice squad members will be assigned to specific crews and travel to stadiums.Officials on the practice squad can step in for starters due to injury or poor performance.Playoff assign