Will the NFL officially implement a permanent 'sky judge' to assist on-field officials before end of 2028?

Officiating Goes Aerial

The quality of officiating continues to be a major source of controversy in the NFL. The concept of a 'sky judge'—a dedicated official monitoring the game from a booth to quickly correct clear and obvious errors that are not currently reviewable—is seen as an inevitable solution. The 'Yes' majority reflects the immense pressure from team owners, coaches, and broadcast partners to adopt technology that reduces human error, overcoming the league's typical resistance to fundamental procedural change before the 2028 season.