National Football League to begin employing full-time game officials

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National Football League to begin employing full-time game officials

Albert Breer of The MMQB first reported the news, noting that between 21 and 24 full-time officials will be hired as part of the plan, and the selection process is set to begin “immediately”. Even then, the idea of employing full-time officials seemed foreign to those involved in the day-to-day operations.

Full-time game officials will be on the field this season.

With upwards of two dozen officials working full time to hone their craft, it’s highly likely that the product we see from officials will improve vastly moving forward.

The program will permit current officials who wish to transition to a full-time role the opportunity to apply. Under the plan, each of the seven field officiating positions will be represented, with no more than five coming from one position.

Up to 24 officials will be hired for 2017 after a plan was approved by the officials’ union (NFLRA). “We’re looking forward to working together with the league on this effort”. They will work collaboratively with their assigned crews, the league officiating staff and the NFL’s football-related committees during the offseason.

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