The NFL is letting a select few officials audition for a future referee position during the pre-season.
After a 3-year absence, preseason referee tryouts are back for 2023.
The NFL identifies potential referee candidates early in that official's NFL career.
Three potential future referees will audition during pre-season games this month.
Who will the NFL promote to referee in 2019?
The NFL is giving four of its officials the chance to audition to be future referees, or white hats. Since there are so few opportunities for the NFL...