Dean Blandino
NFL team owners agree to PAT changes for 2015 season
The NFL team owners pass new rules for scores after touchdowns by moving the PAT kick back to the 15-yard line and altering the regulations on two-point conversions.
May 19, 23:49
NFL add extra security for Super Bowl footballs
The NFL reveals that they will put in place additional security for the footballs to be used in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday.
Jan 30, 17:17
Dean Blandino defends Wes Welker's hit on Aqib Talib
NFL VP of officiating Dean Blandino says that there was nothing wrong with the clash between Wes Welker and Aqib Talib last Sunday.
Jan 23, 00:52
Dean Blandino: 'Kevin Huber hit was illegal'
NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino confirms that the hit on Cincinnati Bengals punter Kevin Huber in Sunday's match against the Pittsburgh Steelers was illegal.
Dec 18, 10:01
NFL admits to officiating error in Indianapolis Colts-Cincinnati Bengals match
NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino admits that the ref made a mistake in awarding the Cincinnati Bengals a touchdown in Sunday's match against the Indianapolis Colts.
Dec 11, 11:10
Dean Blandino: 'Pittsburgh Steelers should have been penalised'
The NFL vice-president of officiating Dean Blandino reveals that the Pittsburgh Steelers should have been penalised when Mike Tomlin stepped onto the field.
Dec 4, 02:19
Dean Blandino: 'The game should have been stopped'
Dean Blandino believes that play should have been stopped in the clash between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants to clarify the down.
Dec 2, 20:19
Dean Blandino: 'Officials must understand what constitutes a catch'
Dean Blandino encourages officials to improve their knowledge of what can and what can't be deemed as a catch on the field.
Nov 30, 13:02
NFL fine Ahmad Brooks for 'illegal' hit on Drew Brees
Ahmad Brooks is to pay $15,750 to the NFL as further punishment for his personal foul on Drew Brees last weekend.
Nov 20, 20:53
NFL vice-president of officiating Dean Blandino: Officials weren't "wrong"
The NFL's vice president of officiating Dean Bladino believes that the officials weren't wrong to not award a penalty in favour of the New England Patriots in their defeat to the Carolina Panthers.
Nov 20, 00:56
NFL to review taunting rule
NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino reveals that the league could change its taunting rule after a controversial Golden Tate touchdown was allowed to stand on Monday.
Oct 30, 22:10
