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Roger Goodell at a press conference

NFL could reportedly make big change to trade deadline

A record number of moves were made by NFL teams at the trade deadline earlier this season, and the league may be looking to encourage even more action in 2023 and beyond. The NFL’s general manager advisory committee held discussions at the …

Josh McDaniels in Raiders gear

NFL will no longer allow Raiders’ unique kickoff strategy

The Los Vegas Raiders have found a unique strategy this season to improve hang time on kickoffs, but they will not be able to utilize it going forward. The Raiders have been using a holder on kickoffs, which is something you typically only see in …

Roger Goodell at the podium

NFL to see significant increase in 1 penalty for 2022?

Each offseason, the NFL asks its on-field officials to pay closer attention to certain rules and enforce them accordingly. One of the penalties they are looking at this year is illegal contact, and history says we could see a lot more flags thrown …

Roger Goodell at a press conference

NFL makes notable rule tweak for 2022 season

The NFL implemented a rule in 2018 that prohibited players from lowering their helmet to initiate contact with an opponent, and the wording of that rule has been changed a bit ahead of the upcoming season. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk noticed …

Roger Goodell at the podium

NFL making 1 big change to media rules in 2022

The NFL is making a big change regarding their media rules in 2022. The NFL’s Annual League Meetings are taking place this week in Palm Beach, Fla. League changes have been agreed to and announced, such as a major rule change to overtime. The …

NFL field logo

NFL coach offers prediction about new playoff OT rules

The overtime format for NFL playoff games will once again change next season, and the new rules will have a significant impact on strategy. One coach believes the new format will encourage more 2-point conversion attempts. NFL owners on Tuesday …

Super Bowl coin toss

NFL owners approve of major OT rule change for playoffs

NFL owners on Tuesday approved a significant change to the league’s overtime format for the postseason. The Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles recently submitted a joint proposal to the NFL that called for each team to be guaranteed a …

Roger Goodell at a press conference

NFL makes big change to COVID testing policy

The NFL on Saturday announced a big change to their COVID testing policy. The league and players association agreed to a few changes. The most notable change is a “more targeted testing plan.” New from the @nfl and @NFLPA …

Levi Wallace taunting

NFL will not change taunting rules despite backlash

The NFL’s increased emphasis on penalizing taunting has been a huge source of frustration for both players and fans this season, but the league has no plans to change its approach. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reported on Wednesday that …

Roger Goodell

NFL to ‘strictly enforce’ taunting rules this season, possible suspend players

The NFL on Tuesday released its annual video explaining rule changes and points of emphasis. One of the biggest takeaways is that players had better think twice before taunting opponents this season. One section of the five-minute video explained how …

Roger Goodell

These two proposed NFL rule changes are likely to be adopted

NFL owners will vote on a series of proposed rule changes next week, and two of them appear to have a good chance of passing. One significant rule change likely to pass is one that will allow for greater communication between referees and officials …

Tom Brady in a Bucs jersey

Rams proposing new rule inspired by bizarre Tom Brady play

If the Los Angeles Rams have their way, Tom Brady will inspire another NFL rule change. The Rams are proposing a change of rules stemming from a play made by Brady when the two teams met in Week 11. On a 3rd and 10 in the fourth quarter, …

Roger Goodell

NFL proposing potential opt-out to avoid player holdouts

The NFL wants to allow players to opt out of the 2020 season if they wish to do so, but they’re proposing some key restrictions to limit both team and player power. Concerned that some players may use an opt-out rule as a backdoor route to a …

Rams Saints pass interference

Report: Pass interference replay review likely finished in NFL

After one ineffective year in the rulebook, pass interference replay review appears to be on its way out in the NFL. According to NFL Media’s Judy Battista, nothing will be official until the end of May, but it is highly unlikely that the …

Tony Dungy urges NFL to get rid of pass interference challenges

The NFL has shown almost a complete unwillingness to overturn any pass interference call or non-call this year despite making such plays reviewable, and Tony Dungy is among those who believe the league is wasting everyone’s time. New York …

Holding penalties have spiked during the preseason

Pass interference penalties will be something to watch this NFL season, but another point of emphasis around the league seems to be holding. Through two weeks of the preseason, holding penalty calls have spiked compared to the first two weeks of …

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