(New York, NY) — The NFL is finally getting full-time officials. The NFL Referees Association says the league plans to hire 24 full-time refs for the 2017 season. Full-time officials will be hired at each of the seven officiating positions. The NFL currently employs 124 officials, with 17 crews of seven people and five swing officials that serve as substitutes. Refs have always worked as contractors in the past. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent says it’s a great development for the league and improving the quality of the game.
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08-09-2017 17:07:10
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