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NFL referees will now explicitly cite the replay assistant when a replay is called for, starting in the 2024 season, in an effort to increase transparency and inform fans and stadium attendees about the reasoning behind rulings. The change aims to reduce confusion and streamline the officiating process, ultimately minimizing mistakes and controversies.
NFL referees will now explicitly cite the input from the replay assistant when making rulings, in an effort to increase transparency and clarity for viewers at home and in the stadium. The change aims to bridge the gap between what on-field officials see and what viewers see at home, ultimately improving the perception of officiating in the NFL.
The NFL Competition Committee has expanded the replay assistant's authority to overturn certain roughing the passer and intentional grounding penalties, aiming to correct clear and obvious mistakes. This move follows previous unsuccessful attempts to allow penalty calls to be reviewable, such as the short-lived pass interference rule change. While fans may be cautiously optimistic, there are concerns about how the new rule will be applied in practice and whether it will address the frustration stemming from referees strictly adhering to the letter of the law.