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- Updated: April 22, 2016
The NFL announced on Friday morning that it will create an officiating development program in conjunction with the Canadian Football League (CFL).
As part of the program, NFL refs will have the opportunity to work CFL games in June and July prior to the league’s annual officiating camp in late July. Per the league’s press release, the NFL officials that work CFL games will primarily be assigned to the side judge and field judge roles so as to minimize the affect of rules differences between the two leagues.
“Any time our newer officials can get more reps on the field, during practices or games, that will make them better officials,” NFL senior VP of officiating Dean Blandino said. “The collaboration with the CFL will certainly …
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