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After review of 61 taunting flags in 2021, NFL decision-makers agree all but five met league's standard
Of the 61 taunting flags in 2021, the NFL agreed only five should not be penalized in the future, and that the league's current standard should be maintained. → Read More
CFL, XFL jointly decide to end talks on formal partnership
The Canadian Football League and XFL have jointly decided to end talks on collaboration at this time, the CFL said in a statement. → Read More
NFL expects full stadiums for 2021 season, commissioner Roger Goodell says
Speaking after the first day of a two-day virtual meeting of owners, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday the league expects "to have full stadiums in the upcoming season." → Read More
XFL, CFL talk of potential partnership in post-pandemic return
As the XFL and CFL plan their returns to the field, both leagues confirmed Wednesday that they are discussing options for collaboration and a potential partnership. → Read More
NFL hires Maia Chaka as league's first Black woman on-field official
The NFL has hired Maia Chaka as a game official for the 2021 season, making her the first Black woman to join the league's on-field officiating staff. → Read More
Sarah Thomas to become first woman to officiate at Super Bowl
Super Bowl LV will feature Sarah Thomas as the first female official to work the NFL's title game, the league announced on Tuesday. → Read More
Source: NFL prepping COVID ref plan for Sunday
The NFL is preparing a plan to promote another official to referee if it runs short due to COVID-19, a source told ESPN. → Read More
Masks now required for players on sideline as part of new NFL COVID-19 protocols
The NFL issued new guidance Monday for its operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, most notably making it a requirement for players to wear masks on the sideline unless they have their helmet on and are preparing to enter the game. → Read More
First all-Black NFL officiating crew to work Monday Night Football game
Referee Jerome Boger will be the crew chief for the first all-Black officiating crew to work an NFL game. The crew has been assigned Monday's game between the Rams and Buccaneers. → Read More
NFL expands bench area, tightens game-day mask requirements
After two players with COVID-19 exposed at least eight others through close contact on Sunday, the NFL is expanding the team bench area for better physical distancing, and tightening mask requirements. → Read More
Sources: NFL plans to limit fan capacity to 20% for Super Bowl, with masks mandatory
The NFL is moving forward with plans for a reduced-capacity Super Bowl LV, to be played Feb. 7 even if the league ultimately adds an 18th week to its regular season, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. → Read More
NFL cancels Pro Bowl for first time since 1949
Las Vegas, which had been scheduled to host the Pro Bowl this season before it was postponed, will instead host the NFL's all-star game after the 2021 season. → Read More
NFL memo: Penalties authorized if coaches, others without mask talk to officials
A memo sent to NFL teams Friday said officials have been authorized to penalize teams for unsportsmanlike conduct if a coach or someone else on the sideline approaches them while not wearing a mask or other appropriate face covering. → Read More
NFL threatens discipline for coaches not wearing masks on sidelines
The NFLreminded coaches that wearing masks on sidelines is mandatory, and threatened discipline for noncompliance. → Read More
CFL cancels 2020 season, citing financial losses
The CFL canceled its 2020 season because of what would have been "significant financial losses" if the league had attempted to play during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
NFL referees who opt out get $30K stipend, guaranteed job in '21
NFL game and replay officials can opt out of the 2020 season in exchange for a $30,000 stipend and a guarantee that their jobs will be protected in 2021, according to a preliminary agreement between the league and the NFL Referees Association. → Read More
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, investor group agree to buy XFL for $15M
Former WWE star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson leads an investor group that has agreed to purchase the XFL. → Read More
Could NFL players wear masks during the 2020 season? Lingering coronavirus-related questions
Can the NFL find a way for players to wear masks during play? Plus, a look at huddles, roster turnover and opt-outs as the NFL plans for the 2020 season during a pandemic. → Read More
The plan to start the 2020 NFL season
The clock is ticking for the NFL to pull off an on-time start to training camp, much less a season. Here's what we know so far. → Read More
Source: NFL shortens preseason to just two weeks as league continues to plot its 2020 strategy
As the NFL continues to plot its 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, it has elected to shorten the preseason to just two weeks. → Read More