NEW YORK — Two former NFL players are among the six new officials for the upcoming NFL season.
Field judge Nate Jones joins the NFL officiating staff from the Pac-12, following an eight-year pro career as a defensive back, including a stint in 2010 with the Denver Broncos. Umpire Terry Killens was a linebacker during his seven NFL seasons before officiating in the American Athletic Conference.
Jones played 16 games with Denver, recording 57 tackles.
The other first-year officials are side judges Dave Hawkshaw and Jimmy Russell, down judge Patrick Holt and line judge Tripp Sutter.