5 game authorities have actually opted out of the 2020 season since of the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL announced Friday, and a source informed ESPN that two replay officials likewise have actually decided out.
The voluntary choices, in combination with an arrangement reached last week between the league and the NFL Referees Association, puts the leagues lineup of authorities at 114.
1 RelatedThats enough to completely staff every NFL game this season, but the league is anticipated to add maybe a half-dozen more authorities in the coming weeks to ensure it has enough workers to cover for prospective health problems and/or quarantines over the next six months.
The NFL released the names of the 5 video game officials, none of whom are referees: Line judge Jeff Bergman, back judge Steve Freeman, field judge Greg Gautreaux, field judge Joe Larrew and back judge Tony Steratore.
Game officials who chose out will receive a $30,000 stipend and task assurances for the 2021 season.
