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6 Things We Hope to Learn About Detroit Lions, NFL at Annual Owners Meetings
NFL owners consider new rules and contingency plans amid contract disputes with officials, including a proposal to trade draft picks five years ahead, according to the competition committee.
- On Sunday, NFL owners, executives, and coaches gathered in Phoenix, Arizona, for their annual three-day meeting to discuss playing rules, bylaws, and resolution proposals for the 2026 season.
- With the NFL Referees Association's collective bargaining agreement expiring May 31, the competition committee proposed a contingency plan allowing the New York replay center to correct missed calls if replacement officials are required.
- League officials are considering allowing teams to declare onside kicks at any time during the game, while the Cleveland Browns proposed extending the timeframe for trading draft picks from three years into the future to five.
- Browns owner Jimmy Haslam faces scrutiny over his leadership record, though the team adamantly denied plans to trade defensive star Myles Garrett despite renewed speculation surrounding quarterback Deshaun Watson's future with the franchise.
- Commissioner Roger Goodell will conclude the meetings on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with a press conference expected to address the upcoming season, international games, and ongoing officiating negotiations with the referees' union.
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NFL's annual meeting to discuss replacement officials, AI, kickoffs and other rule changes
Replacement officials, potential rule changes, AI, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed at NFL's annual meeting in Arizona.
Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL’s annual meeting - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona. One topic that dominated the conversation this time last year — the tush push — isn’t on the agenda because there is no proposal to eliminate the play even though it was nearly banne…
The Toronto Star
Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL’s annual meeting
Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona.
The Daily News
Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL's annual meeting
Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona.
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