In this Sept. 24, 2012, file photo, an official, rear center, signals for a touchdown by Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate, obscured, as another official, at right, signals a touchback on the controversial last play of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Seattle. The Seahawks won 14-12. The NFL and the referees' union have reached a tentative contract agreement on Wednesday, Sept. 26, ending an impasse that began in June when the league locked out the officials and used replacements instead.
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published Thursday, September 27th, 2012
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NEW YORK — So long, replacements refs. The NFL’s regular crews will be back at work starting Thursday night.







