NFL, Referees Union Near New Deal

The NFL and its officials are close to finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement, with a ratification vote slated for this week, a source said. This development comes after months of stalled talks and the league’s preparations for replacement officials. The current contract expires on May 31, and the league has offered a 6.45% annual salary increase over six years, while the union seeks higher growth and extra marketing fees. macnevers-and-co.beer