Above tweet explains a deal has been reached.
Associated Press published that the NFL and the referees' union have reached a tentative deal on an 8-year contract. The 121 member union must ratify the agreement.
NFL and NFLRA released a joint communication.
“Our officials will be back on the field starting tomorrow night,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “We appreciate the commitment of the NFLRA in working through the issues to reach this important agreement.”
Source: NFL Communications
According to ProFootballTalk.com, the existing defined-benefit plan will remain in place for five years until the referees are rolled over into a 401(k) plan.
Source: Chicago Tribune
"Our officials will be back on the field starting tomorrow night" for the Cleveland-Baltimore game, Commissioner Roger Goodell said. "We appreciate the commitment of the NFLRA in working through the issues to reach this important agreement."
Source: ABC News
The regular officials will be on the field for Thursday night's Cleveland-Baltimore game, Deadspin.com says.
Source: CNN
