Late Night Deal Averts NFL Lockout
By: WROC-TV
Updated: September 27, 2012
The NFL and the union representing its officials have reached an agreement to end the lockout.
The new eight-year deal was reached overnight. It means the regular referees will be on the field for this week's games, including Thursday's game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens. Sources tell News 8 two local referees will be suiting up for the game: Jimmy Debell as a side judge and Bill Schuster as an umpire.
The new eight-year deal was reached overnight. It means the regular referees will be on the field for this week's games, including Thursday's game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens. Sources tell News 8 two local referees will be suiting up for the game: Jimmy Debell as a side judge and Bill Schuster as an umpire.
