NFL owners approve big rule changes for 2025
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Sports Illustrated |
The proposal, which came from the Philadelphia Eagles, amends rule 16, section 1 of the NFL's rulebook.
SFGate |
The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn't quite as much as the league had hoped.
Larry Brown Sports |
The overtime period will remain just 10 minutes.
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The NFL's march toward an 18-game season is continuing, even if it was not front and center at this week's league meeting.
The idea of an 18-game regular season will be a major discussion point. Plus, the Giants’ QB strategy, the Steelers’ pursuit of Aaron Rodgers and more.
Several rule changes were approved or tabled at the NFL owners meeting that could significantly impact the league next season.
Goodell has not been shy about pushing for an 18-game schedule, despite the league just moving from 16 to 17 games in 2021. He has committed to doing so at the expense of another preseason game, keeping the totality of the regular season and preseason at 20 weeks.