NFL and Referees Agree on New Rules

May 5, 2026, 23:23
USSports

Introduction

The NFL and the referees are making a new deal. They want to avoid problems with work.

Main Body

The old deal ends on May 31. The two groups talked for two years but did not agree. The NFL looked for new referees from colleges. They did this because they had problems in 2012. The NFL wanted to change some rules. They wanted new referees to work longer before they get a permanent job. They also wanted to change how they pick referees for big games. Now, the two groups are happy. The referees will vote on the new deal this Thursday. If they say yes, the NFL will not use replacement referees in 2026.

Conclusion

The referees will vote soon. This vote decides if the regular referees work in September.

Learning

🕒 THE "TIME-TRAVEL" SWITCH

In this text, we see how to move from Right Now to Before.

1. Right Now (Present)

  • The NFL and referees are making a new deal.
  • Word: Are making →\rightarrow Happening now.

2. Before (Past)

  • The two groups talked for two years.
  • Word: Talked →\rightarrow Happened and finished.
  • They did this because...
  • Word: Did →\rightarrow Past action.

💡 Pro Tip for A2: Most of the time, just add -ed to the end of an action word to move it to the past.

  • Want →\rightarrow Wanted
  • Talk →\rightarrow Talked

⚠ī¸ Watch Out! Some words are "rebels" and change completely:

  • Do →\rightarrow Did

Vocabulary Learning

deal (n.)
an agreement between parties
Example:They signed a new deal.
work (n.)
a job or activity that requires effort
Example:He goes to work every day.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:The team faced a big problem.
old (adj.)
having existed for a long time
Example:The old building was renovated.
talk (v.)
to speak with someone
Example:They talked for two hours.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion
Example:They agreed on the terms.
college (n.)
an institution for higher education
Example:She studied at a college.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:They want to change the rules.
rule (n.)
a statement that describes a norm
Example:The new rule was announced.
longer (adj.)
taking more time
Example:The game will last longer.
permanent (adj.)
lasting for a long time
Example:He got a permanent job.
job (n.)
a paid position
Example:She has a new job.
pick (v.)
to choose
Example:They pick referees for the game.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:They played a big game.
happy (adj.)
feeling joy
Example:They are happy with the deal.
vote (v.)
to cast a ballot
Example:They will vote tomorrow.
yes (adv.)
affirmative response
Example:She said yes.
replacement (n.)
a substitute
Example:They used a replacement.
soon (adv.)
in a short time
Example:We will finish soon.
regular (adj.)
usual or routine
Example:She is a regular player.
September (n.)
the ninth month of the year
Example:The game is in September.