Done deal: NFL refs return ASAP
By: John Kucko
Updated: September 27, 2012
(New York) The NFL confirmed early Thursday morning that a new labor agreement has been reached with the NFL Referees Association, a 8 year deal. The "real" officials will return to work immediately including tonight's Ravens game with the Browns in Baltimore. NFL officials will meet in Dallas on Saturday morning to ratify the new deal, then will be dispatched to their assigned games from there. Follow John Kucko on twitter at john_kucko for developments.

