Veteran NFL referee set to retire following 2021 season

Veteran referee Tony Corrente is among the eight NFL officials who are retiring at the conclusion of the season.

“The NFL announced that eight officials – seven on-field officials and one replay official – have retired. Included in this group is 27-year veteran official and longtime referee Tony Corrente,” NFL operations announced.

A reason for his retirement wasn’t provided, however, Corrente has faced medical challenges throughout his career. In 2012, he overcame throat cancer and this season, he left the field after getting knocked down during the Seahawks-Lions game on January 2. He returned after getting checked out in the locker room.

Corrente is 70 years old and has reffed since 1995. He also serves as the officiating coordinator for the Pac-12.

Joining Tony Corrente in retirement are Ed Camp, Scott Edwards, Greg Gautreaux, Joe Larrew, Johnny McGrath, Mark Steinkerchner and Steve Zimmer.

NFL announces referee crew for Super Bowl 56

Leading up to the conference championships, the NFL announced the roster of referees who will make up the officiating crew on Feb. 13.

Leading the crew as the white hat is Ron Torbert. Torbert is in his eighth season as a referee. Though the crew is stacked with former Super Bowl refs, this will be Torbert’s first championship game assignment. He reffed the 49ers win over the Packers on Saturday and now has nine postseason games under his belt.

Also joining him are Bryan Neal (umpire), Derick Bowers (down judge), Carl Johnson (line judge), Rick Patterson (field judge), Keith Washington (side judge), Scott Halverson (back judge, and Roddy Ames (replay).

Torbert and his crew will officiate the Super Bowl between the Bengals and Rams.

SoFi Stadium received a Super Bowl makeover, the Los Angeles Rams announced Thursday. Ironically, the Rams are the ‘away’ team for the game despite playing on their home field and having the better record.