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The NFL quietly made a rule change this offseason that will make one of the Miami Dolphins’ signature offensive moves illegal. The Dolphins were among several teams to use a pre-snap motion that was called “speed motion” or, more …
NFL preseason games are typically nothing more than an opportunity for players to showcase their skills in hopes of making the final roster, but there is a reason the exhibition contests may hold more significance to teams this year. The NFL has …
The NFL has made some major changes to its kickoff format, and Bill Belichick says rosters could look a lot different next season because of it. Belichick was a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday. The former New England Patriots …
NFL owners on Tuesday voted to approve a radical change to the kickoff play, and those who have watched XFL games already have an idea of what it will look like. Under the new kickoff rules, 10 players on the kicking team and at least 9 players on …
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 …
Longtime NFL defensive back Richard Sherman had a very strong reaction to one of the NFL’s new rules proposals on Wednesday. Sherman was sharply critical of the league’s attempt to ban the hip-drop tackle. Responding to a post by Dez …
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 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 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 …
The NCAA proposed a rule change this week that may seem useless and inconsequential, but it is one that will likely be incredibly popular among coaches across the country. According to Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic, the FBS Oversight Committee on …
The NBA is in its fourth year of allowing coaches to challenge one play per game, and a significant change could be coming to the system this offseason. According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the NBA’s Competition Committee has had …
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 …
