The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees’ union have been unsuccessful, according to sources.
Just from my position, especially being a Black man, there’s still work to be done. Now that I’m in this position and have this platform, I’m going to be intentional about what we do from a grassroots effort to a director level.-- Falcons GM Ian Cunningham, on his plans to continue to push for more diversity in the NFL’s leadership positions.
