NFL owners approve big rule changes for 2025
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Last year, the NFL owners approved a drastic change to the kickoff. This upcoming season, teams will be further incentivized to avoid touchbacks.
From Fox News
league owners voted in favor of allowing both teams to possess the ball in overtime and expanded replay assistance.
From Bleacher Report
The NFL owners have voted to align the regular-season overtime rules more closely with the postseason overtime rules.
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By rule, the trailing team can’t attempt an onside kick until the fourth quarter.
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NFL owners keep new kickoff rule changes in place, pass on Lions' proposal to change playoff seeding
NFL owners did not approve a rules proposal by the Lions to eliminate an automatic first down as part of the penalty for defensive holding
At the NFL's annual meeting last spring, the Philadelphia Eagles proposed allowing teams to try and convert a fourth-and-20 play after a score as a way to retain possession in lieu of an onside kick. The proposal was withdrawn before it was voted on.
The NFL’s 32 owners won’t have many rule changes to vote on this week when they gather in Palm Beach, Fla., for the annual league meetings.