NFLRA claims league sources are spreading misinformation instead of negotiating, arguing that referees are underpaid compared to baseball and basketball officials and receive no health benefits. The association also points out that high‑performing officials earned less for playoff and Super Bowl games than regular‑season games, undermining performance‑based pay.
The NFLRA says the league’s real goal is to secure favorable terms, echoing past tactics used against the NFLPA. Negotiations remain stalled as both sides refuse to compromise.