The NFL Competition Committee will be bringing its yearly rule changes for review next week. For any rule to pass, 24 of 32 owners must vote yes. Kyle broke down everything on the docket already, but one rule that has everyone’s attention is the NFL’s proposed Kickoff Rule.
It’s definitely a change, and it’s definitely a bit confusing when you read about it. Luckily, NFL Football Operations posted a nice video explaining the rule via graphics and making it a lot more sense.
To address the lowest kickoff return rate in @NFL history during the 2023 season and concern for player health and safety, the NFL Competition Committee has proposed a new kickoff rule.