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Here's what the new kickoff rules look like and what they mean: NFL's new kickoff rules, explained. Many aspects of the kickoff are changing in the new rules imposed for the 2024 season, but there ...
The NFL is seeking to sack such tedium. Back in March, the league passed new kickoff rules for this upcoming season, which begins on September 5. They’re somewhat convoluted, but here’s our ...
The new kickoff rule that did lead to a reduction in the rate of injuries and an increase in returns gets the opportunity to appear on the highest-profile stage on Sunday when the Chiefs take on ...
A few other things to know about the new rule: If the kickoff doesn’t make it past the return team’s 20-yard line, the ball is considered out of bounds , CBS Sports reported. The return team ...
ORLANDO – By a 29-3 vote, NFL owners approved major changes to kickoff rules for the 2024 season, adopting a version of the play the XFL had used in recent years. Under the new rules, the kicker ...
There are at least eight separate changes to the NFL kickoff rules, which are explained in great detail in this piece by Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein. In short, the new kickoff is essentially what ...
The receiving team must have a minimum of nine players lined up in the “setup zone” (between the 30- and 35-yard lines) with a maximum of two returners lined up in the landing zone
The new kickoff rule reduces the high-speed collisions between players who are running at full speed from their own 35-yard line. The NFL has said concussions on kickoffs were happening at about ...