Veteran NFL official Ron Torbert has been selected as the referee for Super Bowl LIX, set for February 9 in New Orleans, the NFL announced on Tuesday. Torbert, who previously officiated Super Bowl LVI when the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20, will lead the officiating crew for this year’s big game. His crew includes umpire Mike Morton, down judge Max Causey, line judge Mark Stewart, field judge Mearl Robinson, side judge Boris Cheek, back judge Jonah Monroe, and replay official Kevin Brown.
This marks the second time Torbert has officiated a Super Bowl. In addition to his experience as a referee, Cheek will be making his fourth Super Bowl appearance. He recently became the all-time leader in NFL games officiated with 461, surpassing Walt Coleman on December 30. Cheek was also a member of Torbert’s crew during Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
Mike Morton, another member of this year’s crew, brings unique experience to the table, as he won Super Bowl XXXIV as a linebacker for the then-St. Louis Rams. Morton was part of the Rams’ victory over the Tennessee Titans in the 1999 Super Bowl. Although Morton transitioned to a career as an NFL official in 2022, he also works as a full-time dentist in North Carolina.
The announcement highlights the diverse backgrounds of the officials working Super Bowl LIX, with multiple crew members having prior Super Bowl experience. The appointment of Torbert and his team is expected to contribute to a well-officiated and memorable championship game in New Orleans.
