Officiating Roster. News Officiating Roster. Football Zebras has obtained the officiating crew rosters for the NFL season. This season, there are 6 new officials to replace the 6 that left the field at the end of last season. Just as last season, there is an umpire and a line of scrimmage official designated as swing officials who will move between crews through the season.
There are three women on the field with the hiring of field judge Karina Tovar and the departure of line judge Maia Chaka. There are also six women working as replay officials or replay assistants. Derek Anderson, who just finished his stint as a Big 12 referee, will be a line judge in the NFL, just as his father Walt was from to before being promoted to referee and with the same number.
Walt Anderson was most recently the head of the officiating department, but was reassigned to allow his son to be hired and as part of a larger departmental reorganization. Crew members are listed with their years of NFL experience, including the upcoming season, the crew they were on last season, and, where known the college they attended and their occupation outside of the NFL.
Officials and replay staff who have changed positions from last season are noted on each crew. Information for first-year officials and other missing information will be updated when available. Connect with us. Officiating Roster Officiating crews for the season.
News Officiating Roster 3 more officials retire, now totaling 6 this offseason. There are two open replay assistant positions that have not yet been filled.
