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The Buccaneers attempt on onside kick

NFL approves significant change to onside kick rules

The NFL introduced significant changes to its kickoff play last year, and more tweaks have now been approved for the 2025 season. NFL team owners on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposal that will allow for onside kicks to be declared at any …

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NFL makes decision on big change to playoff seeding

A proposal was submitted at the NFL owners’ meetings this week that called for a significant change to the way the playoffs are seeded, but that change will not be implemented during the 2025 season. The Detroit Lions made a proposal to league …

Eagles tush push false start

Tush push ban could reportedly be approved with new revised language

NFL team owners are getting set to vote on a modified proposal calling for the tush push to be banned, and there seems to be a sense that the rule change could finally pass. The Green Bay Packers in March submitted a formal proposal to ban the tush …

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NFL considering significant change to playoff seedings

NFL owners are preparing to vote on a proposal that would result in a significant change in the way teams are seeded for the postseason. The Detroit Lions made a proposal to league owners in March that called for playoff teams to be seeded strictly …

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NCAA implements new rule to address injury faking

College football has had a growing problem in recent years with players faking injuries in an attempt to slow the pace of a game, and the NCAA has implemented a new rule to address that. The NCAA announced on Wednesday that its Playing Rules …

Josh Allen dives ahead

Internet reacts to NFL making big change with chain gang

The NFL will no longer be using the chain gang as the primary means of determining whether a spot is a first down, and fans had some strong reactions to the news. Beginning next season, Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology will be used by the NFL as the …

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NFL to make 1 significant change to kickoffs

The NFL is making another significant change with kickoffs beginning in the 2025 season. On Tuesday, NFL team owners approved a proposal that will result in moving a touchback on kickoffs to the 35-yard line rather than the 30. The goal with the new …

Roger Goodell at a press conference

NFL owners approve big change to overtime rules

NFL owners have approved a significant change to overtime rules that should be quite popular among fans. A proposal was submitted at the NFL owners meetings in Palm Beach, Fla., this week to change the league’s overtime rules so that both teams …

Roger Goodell in Europe for an NFL game

Report: Momentum building for 1 significant NFL rule change

NFL owners will vote on a number of changes for the 2025 season at the annual owners meetings next week, and there is reportedly momentum building toward a rule that would have a significant impact. The Green Bay Packers submitted a formal proposal …

Roger Goodell at the podium

Report: NFL competition committee to propose 1 big change to kickoffs

The NFL has continued to explore ways to potentially improve the kickoff play, and another significant change could be implemented for the 2025 season. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reported on Tuesday that the NFL competition committee is likely …

Roger Goodell in Europe for an NFL game

NFL submits proposal that includes 1 huge rule change

The NFL has submitted three rule change proposals that will be voted on by team owners this offseason, and one of them would have a massive impact on the Philadelphia Eagles if approved. In a memo issued to all 32 teams on Wednesday, the NFL outlined …

Roger Goodell at the podium

NFL expected to make interesting change for next season

The NFL clearly heard Troy Aikman’s complaints during last week’s Divisional Round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. The ESPN announcer Aikman was incensed over an unnecessary roughness call that went against Texans …

Jon Gruden in a Raiders hat

Jon Gruden shares 1 big rule change he wants NFL to make

Jon Gruden believes the NFL has a pass interference problem. Gruden, who recently signed a deal with Barstool Sports, was a guest on the latest episode of the “Pardon My Take” podcast, which was published on Friday. During the interview, …

Rob Manfred at a press conference

Fans furious with Rob Manfred for considering ‘stupid’ MLB rule change

Several fans are unhappy with a potential rule change being considered by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. An article published Monday by The Athletic’s Jayson Stark went viral on social media highlighting part of an interview Manfred had given in …

Rob Manfred at a press conference

MLB testing out interesting rule change

Major League Baseball has expanded its replay system in recent years, and another significant change is being tested. MLB has been testing out a check-swing review system during Arizona Fall League games. During the second inning of Tuesday …

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NCAA implements rule change in response to Oregon loophole

Oregon exploited a loophole in the NCAA’s rules by intentionally committing a penalty late in their win against Ohio State on Saturday, and that loophole has already been closed. With 10 seconds remaining in their 32-31 win over Ohio State at …

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