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Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

NFL rule changes for 2025: what to know from kickoffs, to first downs, to replay and 'tush push'

The NFL’s annual league meetings wrapped up Wednesday in Palm Beach, Fla., and with their conclusion came a number of rule changes. As the league year continues into 2025, here are some of the new things that owners agreed upon to alter — or keep the same — for the upcoming season.

Fox News on MSN · 3d

NFL owners green light several new rules for upcoming season, including kickoff and replay assist changes

NFL policy requires 24 votes from owners to approve any rule proposal. On Tuesday, several rules, including a change to the kickoff touchback, received the required votes.

NBC Sports on MSN · 3d

NFL changes kickoff rule to spot ball at 35-yard line after touchbacks

The league is hoping to increase the number of kickoff returns by encouraging teams not to kick the ball into the end zone.

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NFL makes another change to dynamic kickoff format ahead of 2025 season to spark more kick returns

The NFL has passed several new rule changes this week at this week's owners meetings. The league made a big adjustment to the ...

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NFL implements major rule changes for 2025 season: What to know

The league was mostly pleased with the experimental kickoff put in place for 2024 that led to the rate of kickoff returns ...

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NFL approves new kickoff touchback rule. Could it entice Keisean Nixon to return kicks for the Packers again?

The NFL’s competition committee pushed touchbacks on kickoffs up another 5 yards, placing the ball at the 35-yard line.

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