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The original was posted on /r/nfl by /u/JCameron181 on 2026-04-02 20:31:58+00:00.
TL;DR:
The NFL is actively preparing to hire replacement officials by setting an application deadline of April 5. Interested candidates must attend an introductory three-day training session in early May, with all expenses covered by the league. Depending on their prior experience level, selected officials will receive guaranteed training fees ranging from $50,000 to $120,000. If a lockout occurs, these replacements will also earn per-game fees for preseason, regular-season, and postseason assignments. This substantial financial investment signals the league’s readiness to proceed without the current referees’ association if a deal isn’t reached by May.