Leaders of the NFL players and referees union said the NFL using replacement referees next season would increase player safety concerns even as league talks with the referees union for a new collective bargaining agreement remain stalled

Leaders of the NFL players and referees union said the NFL using replacement referees next season would increase player safety concerns even as league talks with the referees union for a new collective bargaining agreement remain stalled

 RONALD MARTINEZ

Leaders of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) said Wednesday they are concerned about player safety if the league turns to replacement referees next season.

Negotiations have stalled between the NFL and its referees union over a new collective bargaining agreement and team owners passed a new rule for next season that would allow NFL officials to help replacement referees if they are used for the campaign that starts in September.

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