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Kickoffs in NFL games are going to look much, much different next season from what fans are accustomed to. NFL owners on Monday voted 29-3 in favor of a major rule change that will alter the kickoff play. The new format is based on the XFL model, …
The NFL has officially made it even more difficult for defenders to tackle opponents legally, and one future Hall of Fame player is not happy about it. NFL owners on Monday voted unanimously to approve a rule that bans the so-called “hip-drop …
The NFL has reached an official ruling on the controversial hip-drop tackle. NFL owners on Monday voted to approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. A hip-drop tackle will now result in a 15-yard penalty …
The NFL’s competition committee has officially proposed a ban on one controversial tackle ahead of the 2024 season. The league on Wednesday released its proposal for a ban on so-called “hip-drop” tackles. The rule text defines a …
The NFL is exploring some significant changes to kickoffs this offseason, and one of them would have a major impact with onside kicks. Several NFL special teams coordinators presented a proposal to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL …
The Philadelphia Eagles have consistently broken the spirit of opposing defenses with the effectiveness of their quarterback sneak play, and it sounds like they will be free to continue doing that in 2024 and beyond. During an appearance on …
The NFL is looking into some significant rule changes this offseason, but it does not sound like players who fumble the ball through the end zone will be catching a break in 2024. NFL executive Troy Vincent confirmed in December that the league was …
The NFL could adopt a variation of an XFL rule this offseason. According to Judy Battista of NFL Network, the NFL’s Competition Committee recently had an extensive discussion about the XFL’s kickoff format. There could be a proposal next …
Former Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt wants the NFL to help out defenses a little bit with a simple rule tweak. Watt made a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” where the longtime pass rusher was asked to comment on what …
The NFL has implemented several rules in recent years that are aimed at reducing injuries, and the latest could be banning one specific type of tackle in 2024. NFL executive Jeff Miller, who oversees healthy and safety for the league, told reporters …
The NFL will explore yet another major rule change to help offenses after the 2023 season concludes. NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent said on Wednesday that the league is planning to have discussions about the rule that awards the defense …
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons was not happy about the officiating in his team’s recent loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys lost 28-23 on Sunday against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. The 2-time …
The NFL is trying to put a stop to one move that garnered a lot of attention in Week 1. FOX NFL rules analyst Dean Blandino told Sports Illustrated that the league is cracking down on illegal formation penalties, specifically when tackles are not …
The NFL is instituting a new quarterback rule for the 2023 season. The New Orleans Saints may have found a way to use it to their advantage. After the San Francisco 49ers’ QB debacle during last season’s 2023 NFC Championship Game, NFL …
The NFL announced on Tuesday that owners have approved a major new kickoff rule, and Rob Gronkowski is among those who are strongly opposed to the change. Despite major opposition from within the league, the NFL has passed a rule that will place the …
The NFL has passed a significant special teams-related rule change despite major opposition from within the league. The league announced Tuesday that owners had approved a new kickoff rule that would place the ball at the 25-yard line on a fair catch …
