NFL-Referee Talks Resume After Breakdown

The NFL and NFL Referees Association have resumed negotiations after a productive meeting, with more talks expected before the May 31 expiration of their Collective Bargaining Agreement. According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, the recent talks were productive, with several NFL owners joining the negotiating team. amunra.qpon

The negotiations come after talks broke down in late March, with the NFL citing the NFLRA's demands for "significant annual raises" and "millions of dollars in marketing fees." The NFLRA, meanwhile, has reportedly refused to address concerns about poor officiating performance. If no agreement is reached, the league may have to use replacement officials, as it did in a previous dispute.