Modern communications makes position redundant The NFL has discontinued its game observer program starting for the 2014 season. Retired NFL officials usually filled these positions. The...
Veteran’s move leaves 11 vacancies for 2014 Football Zebras exclusive Football Zebras can report that umpire Garth DeFelice will leave the field and become one of...
There will be at least 10 officials who will will not return to the field in 2014. Â At the end of the season, five officials were...
21 advanced training officials include 7 from ’13 taxi squad The NFL has released the names of the college officials who will participate in the 2014...
Two veterans replace the retired Green and Winter NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino confirmed to an Associated Press reporter yesterday that Ronald Torbert and Craig Wrolstad will...
Gerald E. Hart 1931-2014 Former NFL official Gerald Hart has passed away as reported by Ed Bouchette in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Â He was 83. Hart, a...
Vital proving grounds for white hat candidates no longer exist Commentary by Mark Schultz The NFL could be having a white hat problem in the next...
NFL will hire from current roster Scott Green and Ron Winter have retired, opening up two slots at the referee position. Â The NFL has not hired...
Referee Ron Winter is retiring after 19 seasons in the NFL.
The Competition Committee simplified certain enforcement points in one of the new rule changes.
2014 rule changes The 2014 replay process is going to be much the same as the process from 2013; the changes being made to the system...
Starting in 2014, all NFL officiating crews will be will be equipped with a microphone and earpiece that will enable them to communicate with each other...
2014 rule changes Bill Belichick and the legendary Don Shula now share an interesting and exclusive legacy. At the annual NFL owners meeting, the rule change...
2014 Points of Emphasis In light of some high-profile on-field incidents of taunting and offensive language in the 2013 season, the NFL is instructing its officials to crack...
[Editor’s note: The following is the text of the report from the Competition Committee, entitled “Sportsmanship,” that was approved by the owners at the annual meeting...
2014 rule changes For years, the referee has signaled a quarterback sack with a whistle blast and a signal to stop the clock; however beginning with...
Follow Football Zebras for a comprehensive rundown of the rules proposals that are under consideration with the owners. The status of the proposals below will be...
Shawn Hochuli -- son of NFL referee Ed Hochuli -- reportedly has received word that he has been hired by the NFL.
Replaces Ray Anderson as Goodell’s “number two” Troy Vincent, the All-Pro cornerback who transitioned into an executive role in football after leaving the field, is the...
Team, committee proposals up for owners vote next week The NFL Competition Committee announced the proposed rule changes to be voted on at the owners meeting...
