The NFL referees union says the league is "engaged in a misinformation campaign" following unsuccessful negotiations earlier in the weekend.
The two sides failed to reach an agreement Saturday when they met for the third day in a row, and the league said it's proceeding with replacement officials.
The NFL locked out the referees in early June, and hired replacements, whose work in exhibition games has been heavily criticized.
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