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NFL Officiating is your source for updates and gameday rules clarifications directly from the League office.

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Joined February 2018
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The @NFL first experimented with instant replay 45 years ago. @NFLOfficiating director Art McNally used a stopwatch and video camera during a 1976 #MNF game between the @dallascowboys and @BuffaloBills. More on the history of instant replay: ops.nfl.com/3l2z3Lo
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NFL officials gathered in Dallas last weekend for their annual Kickoff meeting, reviewing key points of emphasis from the preseason.
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During preseason, replay crews head to Art McNally Gameday Central in New York to continue preparing for the regular season.
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“Without you and what you do, it’s just practice.” The NFL Officiating staff wishes all interscholastic officials throughout the country good luck on their upcoming season.
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The Art McNally Award honors past or current game officials who have demonstrated exemplary professionalism, leadership, and commitment to sportsmanship both on the football field and in the community.
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Wayne Mackie represented the National Football League with dignity and class and possessed a tremendous passion for the game. He was a respected leader who impacted the lives of all who knew him.
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Take a look inside AMGC where @NFLOfficiating hosted officials, trainers, and replay staff for a mini-clinic, using real in-game examples to prepare for the upcoming season. For more on officiating development: ops.nfl.com/43zY0mx
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Congratulations to the new NFL officials for 2023.
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A statement from the family of Bill Leavy.
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Congratulations to Alan Eck, who has been promoted to referee.
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Four additional officials have announced their retirement. Thank you for your service to the game.
These six officials will be retiring from the NFL. Thank you all for your dedication to the game.
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The official game coin for #SBLVII
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These six officials will be retiring from the NFL. Thank you all for your dedication to the game.
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The @NFL expanded its replay rule to allow replay officials to assist on-field officials in specific, limited game situations to prevent game stoppages and improve accuracy of calls. Learn more about replay assist: ops.nfl.com/3SHf9pH
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In #CINvsKC the ruling on the field was intentional grounding. There was no CIN receiver in the immediate area of the pass.
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In #CINvsKC the ruling on the field was defensive pass interference, due to early contact by KC #6 on CIN #88.
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In #CINvsKC the ruling on the field was an incomplete pass. After review, the ruling stands. KC #19 did not maintain control of the ball throughout the process. KC loses the challenge and is charged a timeout.
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In #SFvsPHI the ruling on field was an incomplete pass. The ball was coming out prior to the hand coming forward. The rule allows for immediate recovery after the whistle has been blown.
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The Super Bowl LVII officiating crew:
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