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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Los Angeles Rams taunt Tennessee Titans with Super Bowl 34 jab in schedule release video
Teams across the NFL announced their 2025 schedules on May 14, including the Los Angeles Rams, who took a not-so-subtle shot at their Week 2 opponent, the Tennessee Titans, in a video posted to their social media accounts. The Rams revealed their schedule as a stylized mock news update, featuring actress Brenda Song, who lobbed barbs at each team the Rams will face this season. Advertisement For the Titans' segment, the Rams mocked the Titans' own viral schedule release video from 2023, as well as the Rams' victory over the Titans in Super Bowl 34. "A viral clip on social media left lots laughing this week with local Tennessee residents playing a guessing game," Song explained, before cutting to clips of football fans trying to guess the name of the Titans based on their logo. "The flaming hot T's?" one fan guessed. Then Song joked that fans in the video were "so close ... like one yard away from a touchdown as time expires to win the Super Bowl close," alluding to the dramatic conclusion of Super Bowl 34 when Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson was tackled one yard short by Rams linebacker Mike Jones to clinch the win for the Rams. Advertisement SCHEDULE-RIZI: Tennessee Titans' schedule-release video features clever commercial spoof 'Schedule-rizi' The video included a shot at the Jacksonville Jaguars, whom the Rams will play in London during Week 7, with actor and comedian Taran Killam attempting to pronounce "Duvall" with a British accent. The Titans had their own fun with their schedule release video, which took the form of a mock "Skyrizi" commercial, offering football fans "Schedule-rizi: the new treatment for moderate-to-severe FSW (Football Season Withdrawal)." Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Alex at jdaugherty@ Follow Alex on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @alexdaugherty1. Also check out our Predators exclusive Instagram page @tennessean_preds. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Rams taunt Titans with Super Bowl 34 jab in schedule release video
Fox News
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Who are the 10 best first overall picks in the common draft era?
When NFL teams struggle and bottom out to the point where they get the No. 1 overall pick, there is a lot of pressure on that selection. That being said, it is also a chance to take a player who will alter the path of your franchise. Not every first overall pick is created equal. And each era changes the way the executives and teams think about the top pick. For instance, only the truly premium positions have been taken with the No. 1 pick in recent years. The last time the first pick wasn't a quarterback, offensive tackle or defensive lineman was in 1996, when Keyshawn Johnson was drafted by the Jets. Still, it is hard to overrate the immense value quarterbacks can have if they succeed at a level you'd expect from a No. 1 pick. But who are the best first overall picks in the common draft era (since 1967)? Are they quarterbacks, offensive linemen or another position not mentioned? Who has changed their franchise the most and built the success general managers dream about when they send the card up for the first pick? Here are the top 10 first overall picks in the common draft era. Selected as the top pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, Vick was a true unicorn with game-breaking speed, seemingly impossible elusiveness and a rocket arm. Early in his career, he was named a Pro Bowler in his first three seasons in which he played at least 10 games. He would end up with four Pro Bowl nods and two top-five MVP finishes across 13 seasons. His 6,109 career rushing yards were the most for a QB before Lamar Jackson entered the league. One of the best linemen in the game's history, Pace was a vital piece of the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" teams that eventually brought the franchise a title in Super Bowl 34. Perhaps the biggest plus about the sturdy tackle was his consistency. He was named a Pro Bowler in seven straight seasons and played 169 games over 13 seasons before becoming a Hall of Famer in 2016. Nobody started their career better than Campbell, who led the league in rushing in each of his first three seasons and took home three straight Offensive Player of the Year awards. During that stretch, he was also named MVP once, and runner-up twice, and earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. The punishing running back's career was a short one, though, playing in just eight NFL seasons. He finished with 9,407 rushing yards and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991. Though he had a slower start to his career than others on the list, Simpson was electric with the ball in his hands. After not rushing for 1,000 yards in any of his first three seasons, Simpson then hit that mark five years in a row and made five straight All-Pro teams. He also became the first player in NFL history to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a season over that span, putting up an eye-popping 2,003 yards in 14 games in 1973. When all was said and done, Simpson led the NFL in rushing in four of his 11 seasons and in rushing touchdowns twice. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985. Manning, selected first overall by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft, was quickly traded to the Giants in a deal that brought Philip Rivers to the Bolts. The rest was history. Eli was a Pro Bowler just four times in his career, but he saved his best play for when it mattered most, delivering perhaps the most iconic Super Bowl win in history when his Giants took down the previously unbeaten Patriots to win Super Bowl XLII. He would capture one more Super Bowl title with the team and retire with over 57,000 yards passing to his name. Playing for the most famous franchise in the NFL, Aikman notably helped bring Dallas to the mountaintop multiple times, pushing the team to three titles, while winning Super Bowl MVP once. Over the course of his 12 seasons with the Cowboys, Aikman was named a Pro Bowler six times and won 94 games. He would later be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. The best defensive player on the list, Smith was a monster on the field and justified this pick and then some for the Bills. He was an absolute terror for opposing offenses, specifically QBs, racking up 200 sacks in his career. To this day, he is still the only player to reach that number. He was also named a first-team All-Pro eight times, won Defensive Player of the Year two times and had 13(!) double-digit sack seasons. One of the greatest winners in league history, Bradshaw helped the Steelers earn their championship pedigree. Over his career, Bradshaw guided Pittsburgh to four Super Bowl titles, becoming the first quarterback to claim that many. Since then, that number has only been matched by Joe Montana and surpassed by Tom Brady. Moreover, all Bradshaw did was win, posting a 14-5 playoff mark and leading the Steelers to 107 regular-season victories. Taken first overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1983, Elway forced his way out and was shipped to Denver. During his 16-year career, he led the Broncos to 148 wins and, eventually, back-to-back Super Bowls in his final two seasons. He was also named MVP in 1987. And to put a bow on it, he was named a Hall of Famer in 2004, with "The Drive" being the most memorable moment in a career full of them. A surprise to no one, Peyton Manning easily claims the top spot on this list for his play and the way he turned the Colts franchise around. At the time, it seemed like an interesting choice whether to take Ryan Leaf or Manning with the first pick, but Bill Polian and Indy made the right call. By the time his career was over, Manning earned a league-record five NFL MVP awards, was a first-team All-Pro seven times, won two Super Bowls, set the NFL single-season touchdown mark with 55 in 2013 and threw the third-most touchdown passes in NFL history. Oh, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Honorable Mentions: Check out all of our Daily Rankers. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
18-04-2025
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- Fox Sports
Who are the 10 best first overall picks in the common draft era?
When NFL teams struggle and bottom out to the point where they get the No. 1 overall pick, there is a lot of pressure on that pick. That being said, it is also a chance to take a player who will alter the path of your franchise. It could even change your franchise's history and how the team will be remembered. Not every first overall pick is created equal. And each era changes the way the executives and teams think about the top pick. For instance, only the truly premium positions have been taken with the top pick recently. The last time the first pick wasn't a quarterback, offensive tackle or defensive lineman was nearly 30 years ago, in 1996, when Keyshawn Johnson was taken by the Jets. That being said, it is hard to overrate the immense value a quarterback can have if they succeed at a level you'd expect a No. 1 pick to have. There are significant examples littered throughout history of how quarterbacks can change everything for a franchise in the draft's top spot. But are the top first overall picks in the common draft era (since 1967) quarterbacks, offensive lineman or another position not mentioned? Who has changed their franchise the most and built the success general managers dream about when they send the card up for the first pick? Here are the top 10 first overall picks in the common draft era. Top 10 first overall picks in the common draft era 10. Michael Vick Selected as the top pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, Vick was a true unicorn with game-breaking speed, seemingly impossible elusiveness and a rocket arm. In his career, he was named a Pro Bowler in his first three seasons, in which he played at least 10 games. His 6,109 career rushing yards were the most for a QB before Lamar Jackson entered the league. In his career he would finish with four Pro Bowls, and two top-five MVP finishes. 9. Orlando Pace One of the best linemen in the game's history, Pace was a vital piece of the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" teams that eventually brought the city a title in Super Bowl 34. Perhaps the biggest plus about the sturdy tackle was his consistency. He was named a Pro Bowler seven straight seasons and played 169 games over 13 seasons before becoming a Hall of Famer in 2016. 8. Earl Campbell Nobody started their career better than Campbell, who led the league in rushing in each of his first three seasons. During that stretch, he was named MVP once, and runner-up twice, including his rookie season, where he took home Rookie of the Year. The punishing running back's career was a short one, though, playing in just eight NFL seasons and finishing with 9,407 rushing yards before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991. 7. O.J. Simpson A slower start to his career than others on the list, Simpson was electric with the ball in his hands. After his first three seasons began slower than expected, O.J. then made five straight All-Pro teams, leading the NFL in rushing in the first of those five years. He also became the first player in NFL history to reach 2,000 rush yards in a season over that span, putting up an eye-popping 2,003 yards in 14 games in 1973. When all was said and done, O.J. led the NFL in rushing in four of his 11 seasons and in rushing touchdowns in two of his 11 seasons, eventually being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985. 6. Eli Manning Taken first overall by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft, Manning was quickly traded to the Giants in a deal that brought the Bolts Philip Rivers, and the rest was history. Eli was a Pro Bowler just four times in his career, but saved his play for when it mattered most, delivering perhaps the most iconic Super Bowl win in history when his Giants took down the unbeaten Patriots to win Super Bowl XLII. He would capture one more Super Bowl title with the team and retire with over 57,000 yards passing to his name. 5. Troy Aikman Playing for the most famous franchise in NFL history, Aikman notably helped bring Dallas to the mountaintop multiple times, pushing the team to three titles, while winning Super Bowl MVP once. Over the course of his 12 seasons, Aikman was named a Pro Bowler six times and won 94 games during his tenure with the Cowboys. He would later be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. 4. Bruce Smith The best defensive player on the list, Smith was a monster on the field and justified this pick and then some for the Bills. He was an absolute terror for opposing offenses, specifically QBs, racking up 200 sacks in his career. To this day, he is still the only player to reach that number. Even without a number that big, he is still an all-timer. He was named an All-Pro eight times, named Defensive Player of the Year two times and had 13(!) double-digit sack seasons. 3. Terry Bradshaw One of the greatest winners in league history, Bradshaw helped the Steelers earn their championship pedigree. Over his career, he helped Pittsburgh earn four Super Bowl titles, becoming the first quarterback to earn that many. That number has only been matched by Joe Montana and eventually surpassed by Tom Brady to this day. Moreover, all he did was win, posting a 14-5 playoff mark and leading the Steelers to 107 regular-season victories. 2. John Elway Taken first overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1983, Elway forced his way out and was shipped to Denver where he delivered some incredible years. Over his career, which spanned 16 years, he helped lead the Broncos to 148 wins, and, eventually, back-to-back Super Bowls in his final two seasons. He was also named MVP in 1987, one of his best seasons in his career. And to put a bow on it, he was named a Hall of Famer in 2004, with "The Drive" being the most memorable moment in a career full of them. 1. Peyton Manning A surprise to no one, Peyton Manning easily claims the top spot for his play and the way he turned the Colts franchise around. At the time, it seemed like an interesting choice whether to take Ryan Leaf or Manning at the top spot, but Bill Polian and Indy made the right call. When all was said and done, Manning earned five NFL MVP awards, was a first-team All-Pro seven times, won two Super Bowls, set the NFL single-season touchdown mark with 53 in 2013 and finished his career with the third-most touchdown passes in NFL history. Oh, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Honorable Mentions: OL Ron Yary DL Myles Garrett QB Matthew Stafford QB Cam Newton DE Lee Roy Selmon Check out all of our Daily Rankers . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? 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USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Best No. 1 NFL draft picks of all time: Peyton Manning, John Elway top list
Best No. 1 NFL draft picks of all time: Peyton Manning, John Elway top list Show Caption Hide Caption Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on Green Bay hosting 2025 NFL draft Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said it's "neat" Green Bay is hosting the 2025 NFL draft, but his focus is fully on the Packers' draft planning. Sports Illustrated - Green Bay Packers The 2025 NFL draft will be the 90th edition of the event. It was first held in 1936, during which the Philadelphia Eagles selected running back Jay Berwanger with the top overall selection. Since then, just 14 of the 89 players chosen with the top overall selection have gone on to become Hall of Fame players. Plenty are still active NFL players who well may join their counterparts in Canton, but to date, it hasn't always been easy to hit a home run with the No. 1 overall pick. Of course, there have still be plenty of high-end talents to top the NFL draft. From franchise quarterbacks to top-tier running backs and a few quality top-notch players in the trenches, there are a lot of No. 1 overall picks who have carved out nice careers for themselves in the NFL. NFL MOCK DRAFT 2025: Latest projection for first round features a few shifting picks Below is a look at the 10 best players ever selected with the NFL draft's top overall selection. Honorable mentions: Paul Hornung (Packers, 1957), Lee Roy Selmon (Buccaneers, 1976), Eli Manning (Giants, 2004), Matthew Stafford (Lions, 2009), Myles Garrett (Browns, 2017), Joe Burrow (Bengals, 2020) 10. Orlando Pace, 1997 Position : Offensive tackle : Offensive tackle Team: St. Louis Rams Offensive linemen don't always get the love they deserve, but Pace ended up being a key cog in the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" offense. He helped the team win Super Bowl 34 and thrived as a blind-side blocker for Kurt Warner. Pace was named a Pro Bowler seven consecutive seasons from 1999 to 2005. He was an All-Pro first teamer in three of those seasons. He played 169 games across 13 seasons with the Rams and Chicago Bears and was became a Pro Football Hall of Famer in 2016. 9. Ron Yary, 1968 Position : Offensive tackle : Offensive tackle Team: Minnesota Vikings Here's another offensive tackle selection who deserves some love. The Vikings made Yary the No. 1 pick in the 1968 NFL draft and he went on to play 207 games across 15 seasons. From 1971 to 1976, Yary made six consecutive All-Pro first teams. He was also a part of the Vikings' NFL championship-winning team in 1969, though the team was unable to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 4. Yary was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. 8. Earl Campbell, 1978 Position : Running back : Running back Team: Houston Oilers Few players in NFL history opened their careers better than Campbell. The bruising runner led the league in rushing in each of his first three seasons, averaging 348 carries for 1,694 yards and 15 touchdowns while playing in 46 games. Over that span, Campbell was named an All-Pro first teamer three times and never finished worst than second in NFL MVP voting. He won the award in 1979 one season after being named the NFL's Rookie of the Year. Campbell played just eight NFL seasons with the Oilers and New Orleans Saints before retiring. He ended his career with 9,407 rushing yards and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991. 2025 NFL DRAFT: 10 biggest boom-or-bust prospects 7. Troy Aikman, 1989 Position : Quarterback : Quarterback Team: Dallas Cowboys Aikman famously lost all 11 of his starts as a rookie before developing into one of the best quarterbacks in Cowboys history. He helped lead Dallas to three Super Bowl wins and was named the MVP of Super Bowl 27 after racking up 273 yards and four touchdowns in Dallas' 52-17 rout of the Buffalo Bills. Back and concussion problems ultimately ended Aikman's career after just 12 seasons, but he was a Pro Bowler in six of those seasons and is the Cowboys' all-time wins leader (94). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. 6. Terry Bradshaw, 1970 Position : Quarterback : Quarterback Team: Pittsburgh Steelers Bradshaw may not have the most impressive counting stats among Hall of Fame quarterbacks, but he was one of the first great game managers during an era that was less pass-heavy. Bradshaw helped the Steelers win four Super Bowls in his 14 years with the team. He was the first quarterback ever to achieve that feat, which has only since been matched by Joe Montana and passed by Tom Brady (seven Super Bowl titles). Add in Bradshaw's impressive 14-5 postseason mark and strong 107-51 regular-season record and he clearly lived up to the expectations thrust upon him as the No. 1 pick. 5. Chuck Bednarik, 1949 Position : Linebacker/center : Linebacker/center Team: Philadelphia Eagles Bednarik enjoyed a remarkable NFL career and was one of the league's last high-volume two-way players. He established himself as a hard-hitting tackler at linebacker and notoriously knocked out New York Giants running back Frank Gifford on a vicious tackle in 1960. That play, which forced Gifford to retire for 18 months, is known simply as "The Hit." Bednarik was also a tough force at center during his 14-year career with the Eagles. He was named to the All-Pro first team six times during his career and was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 after recording 20 interceptions and forcing 21 fumbles across 169 games. 2025 NFL DRAFT: RB class could be one of the deepest of all time 4. O.J. Simpson, 1969 Position : Running back : Running back Team: Buffalo Bills Simpson made just one Pro Bowl in his first three professional seasons before breaking out in 1972. He led the NFL in rushing yards that season, kickstarting a run of five consecutive All-Pro first team seasons. During that run, Simpson became the first player in NFL history to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark. He racked up 2,003 rushing yards in 14 games while leading the league in carries (332) and rushing touchdowns (12). Simpson finished his career with four seasons as the NFL's rushing leader, three as its carries leader and two as its rushing touchdown leader. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985, five years after his 11-season professional career came to a close. 3. Bruce Smith, 1985 Position : Edge rusher : Edge rusher Team: Buffalo Bills Smith is clearly the best defensive player ever selected with the No. 1 overall pick, and a case could be made for him to the best the best of all. Smith played 279 games over 19 seasons for Buffalo and Washington. He is the only player in NFL history to rack up 200 career sacks, and he was named an All-Pro first teamer a whopping eight times. He won two Defensive Player of the Year awards and had 13 seasons in which he racked up double-digit sacks. Smith never won a Super Bowl during his NFL career but was a key part of the Bills defense that made four consecutive appearances in the Big Game. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. 2. John Elway, 1983 Position : Quarterback : Quarterback Team: Baltimore Colts Elway was the No. 1 pick in the 1983 NFL draft but never actually played for the Colts after making it clear he did not want to play for Baltimore. He was traded to the Broncos and blossomed into one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Elway posted a 148-82-1 record across 16 seasons with the Denver Broncos. He was named the NFL MVP in 1987 and earned back-to-back Super Bowl wins in his final two seasons and was named the MVP of Super Bowl 33, his last-ever NFL game. He also famously led "The Drive" in the 1986 AFC championship game to lead the Broncos to an iconic come-from-behind victory over the Cleveland Browns. Elway is still widely regarded as the best NFL draft quarterback prospect of all time. He backed it up with his stellar, 16-year career that ended with his 2004 enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. NFL DRAFT: Which teams should draft a quarterback? Ranking all 32 1. Peyton Manning, 1998 Position : Quarterback : Quarterback Team: Indianapolis Colts The Colts were tasked with what was, on paper, a difficult decision with the first pick in the 1998 NFL draft. Would they take Manning or Ryan Leaf with the No. 1 overall pick? Ultimately, Bill Polian and the Colts opted to roll with Manning as their top selection. It was unequivocally the right choice, as Manning turned the Colts from a middling franchise to a consistent AFC contender. The Tennessee product won an NFL record five MVP awards, was named an All-Pro first teamer seven times, won two Super Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Manning posted a 186-79 record across 17 seasons with the Colts and Broncos. He set the NFL single-season touchdown record in 2013 by tossing 55 and his 539 career touchdown passes presently rank as the third-most in NFL history behind only Tom Brady (649) and Drew Brees (571).
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Super Bowl 59 refs: Who they are, how they are picked, how much they make
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set to compete against each other for Super Bowl 59, but they'll also have a common opponent as well – the referees. It's the third team that can have the most impact on the game, especially if more flags start flying during the game than at the United Nations. Dressed in their usual black-and-white stripes like a zebra or Foot Locker employee, referees in the NFL are judge, jury and executioner – what they say goes. That was on display in the NFC championship game when Shawn Hochuli informed the world that he could award the Eagles a touchdown if the Washington Commanders kept committing goal line penalties. While referee criticism continues to be at an all-time high, especially with the Chiefs involved, the NFL will hope that their best can avoid any unwanted controversy like that on Super Bowl Sunday. Here's a look at the crew with this year's Big Game. NFL refs controversial calls: Rounding up key penalties during AFC, NFC championship games vs. Chiefs stats: How Super Bowl 59 teams stack up, predicting who has edge Ron Torbert will referee Super Bowl 59. This is his second time refereeing the title game after serving as referee in Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. Torbert and side judge Boris Cheek are the only officials with prior Super Bowl experience refereeing this game. Here's the remaining cast of characters that will join Torbert on Sunday evening in New Orleans: Umpire Mike Morton Down judge Max Causey Line judge Mark Stewart Field judge Mearl Robinson Back judge Jonah Monroe Replay official Kevin Brown Interestingly, this will be Morton's first Super Bowl as a referee after he played seven NFL seasons with the Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams, Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts. Morton was an outside linebacker and recorded a tackle in the Rams' Super Bowl 34 victory over the Tennessee Titans. MORE: Saquon Barkley nearing rushing record – but Super Bowl win 'only thing that matters' to RB Torbert, who has become famous at times for losing his voice during games, refereed 18 games this season. His crew totaled the fourth-most flags per game in 2024, according to NFL penalties' database on referee crews, and tied for the third-most accepted penalties. In Super Bowl 56, Torbert's crew called seven penalties, six of which were accepted for 41 yards. However, fans won't have to worry about his regular crew tossing laundry all over the field in this Super Bowl. The process of determining the Super Bowl crew means that Torbert's usual colleagues won't be patrolling the gridiron with him. Outside of the NFL, Torbert was previously employed as an attorney before leaving his law career in 2019 to be closer to his daughter and grandson. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1985 and Harvard Law School in 1988. MORE: How much is a Super Bowl commercial? Everything to know about 2025 ads Think of the referee crew for the Super Bowl as the NFL's all-star game for the people wearing black-and-white striped shirts. All season long, the league tracks the performance of each referee at every position. When the playoffs roll around, that's where the best rise to the top. The league selects the top official from each position for the Super Bowl, forming the big game's crew. In terms of performance, this is the best the NFL has to offer this season. However, no referee can walk in off the street, throw flags for a season and end up at arguably the biggest sporting event of the year. Super Bowl officials have to record at least five seasons of experience, serve for three as a referee and do at least one postseason game in a previous season to qualify. For other positions on the crew, the five-season rule still applies, but they can meet the postseason criteria with one career conference championship game or three playoff-qualifying seasons in the previous five years. Unless they meet those marks, it doesn't matter how great their grade might be. MORE: Who has the most Super Bowl rings? Tom Brady, Bill Belichick lead individual winners The NFL doesn't release data to the public on how much officials make, but previous reports can give us an idea. When the league finally ended the great replacement referee debacle of 2012, details surrounding the salaries of officials finally came to light. That collective bargaining agreement included pay raises each year, with base compensation rising to $205,000 in 2019. However, that is the last known figure. It's unclear if that figure continues to rise with cost of living and inflation over time, but the league is certainly paying their officials a living wage. As for any Super Bowl or playoff bonuses, those figures are kept under wraps. The last reported numbers came in 2001, courtesy of the Washington Post. Officials earned $10,000 for a playoff game and $11,900 for the Super Bowl then. The current compensation for those games remains a mystery. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Super Bowl 59 refs: Everything to know about Chiefs-Eagles officials
