Where did the NFL get the replacement refs?
Daniel Rodriguez
Published Mar 03, 2026
Where did the NFL get the replacement refs?
Their replacements, largely a collection of officials who work high school and low-level college games, have often seemed out of their depth during the first weeks of the season. But no games had been blatantly decided on a blown call — until Monday night.
What was the worst team in the NFL in 2012?
Jacksonville Jaguars
Worst Team: Jacksonville Jaguars The AFC South will start the 2012 NFL season as the worst division in football.
Who is the youngest NFL referee?
Sarah Thomas
Sarah Thomas (American football official)
What does an NFL ref make?
about $205,000 a year
According to a report from 2019, it is estimated that the average NFL official makes about $205,000 a year. Each official’s pay will depend on the position they have on the crew, as well as how long they have been in the league.
Who is the oldest ref in the NFL?
Walt Coleman III
Walt Coleman
| Walt Coleman III | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1952 Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | NFL official (1989–2018) |
What year did NFL referees go on strike?
The 2012 NFL referee lockout was a labor dispute between the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Referees Association that resulted in the use of replacement officials through Week 3 of the 2012 NFL season.
Why was there a Wednesday NFL game in 2012?
The traditional kickoff opener is slated for Thursdays but 2012’s game was moved because President Barack Obama spoke at the Democratic National Convention on that night. The game between these NFC East rivals marked the first time the NFL held a regular season game on a Wednesday in 64 years.
Who won the NFL in 2013?
Seattle Seahawks
Denver Broncos
2013 NFL season/Champion
The season saw the Seattle Seahawks capture the first championship in the franchise’s 38 years in the league with a lopsided 43–8 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, the league’s championship game.
Who is the oldest NFL official?
Walt Coleman
| Walt Coleman III | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1952 Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | NFL official (1989–2018) |
Who is the only female NFL referee?
Entering her 7th season in the NFL, Sarah Thomas has been changing the game since starting her path to becoming the first female NFL referee. Who is Sarah Thomas?
