NFL mulls allowing replay officials to throw flags

Kevin SeifertFeb 23, 2026, 03:20 PM ET

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INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL competition committee is discussing the possibility of authorizing replay officials to throw flags for specific penalties.

Although the appetite might be limited for what would be a major change to the league’s officiating approach, some members are coalescing

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