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The side judge was added to the officiating crew starting in the 1978 season. Click on the 'NFL On Field Official's Duties' link below to read about the responsibilities of each of the seven officials.
Magistrate is a judge. He or she is addressed as judge.
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Strong Safety, the defensive back who covers the strong side of the field (i.e., the side where the tight end lines up). The player assists both in stopping the run as well as covering receivers.