NFL Fires Three Referees Amid Accountability Push

The NFL has fired three referees—James Carter, Robin DeLorenzo, and Robert Richardson—following a season marked by significant officiating controversies. This action is part of a broader effort to enhance accountability among officials, as reported by various sources. While Carter served as an alternate in the wild-card round, neither DeLorenzo nor Richardson had postseason assignments, which has fueled speculation about their dismissals. The league's vice president of officiating, Ramon George, is shifting the culture toward a performance-based approach, moving the fired officials to college football power conferences. There has been notable criticism regarding perceived bias in officiating, particularly favoring the Kansas City Chiefs, which even drew a response from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The NFL's decision reflects a commitment to address the growing frustrations among fans and improve the integrity of officiating.