US EditionNFL Competition Committee recommends touchback starting point of 35-yard line
- The NFL's Competition Committee, including Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott, revealed its rules recommendations on Wednesday, including a new wrinkle to the dynamic kickoff.
- The committee aims to produce more kickoff returns after a touchback starting point of the 30-yard line failed to significantly increase them.
- Key recommendations include moving the touchback starting point to the 35-yard line, allowing onside kicks at any point in the game if the kicking team is trailing, and expanding instant replay to include specific, objective aspects of a play and game administration issues with clear video evidence.
- Last year, there were 332 more kickoff returns compared to 2023, with a return rate of 32.8%, and the committee's initial 2024 proposal called for touchbacks to be spotted at the 35-yard line, but it was adjusted to 30 for ownership approval.
- Teams will vote on the proposed rule changes, including proposals to ban the Tush Push , eliminate the automatic first-down rule for defensive holding and illegal contact , and align overtime rules , during league meetings from March 30-April 2, where 24 votes are needed for approval.
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NFL Competition Committee proposes 35-yard touchback and permanent kickoff
By JOSH DUBOW The NFL's competition committee has recommended making the dynamic kickoff rule permanent and moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line in hopes of generating more returns. The competition committee released several potential rule changes for 2025 on Wednesday, including an expansion of instant replay that will be considered next week at the league meetings. Any rule changes must be approved by 24 of the 32 team owners. Teams submitted…
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