NFL officials are getting more scrutinized than ever, especially with some blatant blown calls like the pass interference non-call in the playoffs. You’d think the NFL would work to get their officials more time studying a rule book. Instead, the NFL does the most NFL thing ever and moved full-time officiating back to part-time.
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reports that as a result of the labor discussions, the NFL has reverted its full-time officials back to part-time status. This doesn’t impact much for 2019, most officials are working full-time schedules during the season. It’s the offseason where they won’t be doing much of anything now.