NFL owners approved a contingency plan Tuesday to centralize officiating in the event of a work stoppage as negotiations continue on a CBA with the NFL Referees Association.
Kalyn Kahler is a senior NFL reporter for ESPN. She covers the league nationally, drawing on her extensive experience from previous roles at The Athletic, Defector, and Bleacher Report, where she focused on team sports and competitive sports. Kahler's work has been featured in prominent outlets including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.












