NFL Notes: Refs, Broncos, Eagles, Falcons, & Redskins

Refs

The NFL announced Friday that they’ve hiredย one new referee and 10 first-year NFL officials among the group of 122.

Veteran NFL official John Husseyย has been promoted to referee to replaceย Bill Leavy, who will join the NFL officiating staff as a supervisor.

Bills

Broncos

Eagles

  • According to Adam Caplan,ย Eaglesย undrafted free agent OLย Brett Boyko could “seriously push” for roster spot this summer.
  • Caplan notes that the Eagles gave Boyko $20,000 fully guaranteed upon signing him back in May.

Falcons

  • Adam Caplan reports that the Falcons signed veteran OLย Chris Chester to a one-year deal that includes $550,000 fully guaranteed in the form of a signing bonus.
  • Chester will make a base salary of $1.55ย million to go along withย $700,000 in per game roster bonuses.

Redskins

  • Aaron Wilson reports that the Redskins signedย defensive tackle Jerrell Powe to a one-year dealย worthย $745,000.

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