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NFL Competition Committee Proposes Permanent Dynamic Kickoff Rule with Adjusted Touchback Spot

The committee suggests moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line and making the 2024 kickoff rule permanent to enhance safety and encourage more returns.

Oct 9, 2022; London, United Kingdom; A general overall view of the NFL shield logo at midfield during an NFL International Series game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
KaVontae Turpin #2 of the Dallas Cowboys returns a kick off for a 100 yard touchdown against Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium on August 20, 2022.
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Overview

  • The NFL Competition Committee has proposed making the dynamic kickoff rule, trialed in 2024, a permanent fixture in the league.
  • A key adjustment in the proposal includes moving touchbacks from the 30-yard line to the 35-yard line to incentivize more kickoff returns.
  • The 2024 kickoff changes led to a 43% reduction in concussion rates and increased return rates from 21.8% in 2023 to 32.8% last season.
  • The proposed changes require approval from 24 of the 32 team owners during the upcoming annual league meeting to be implemented for the 2025 season.
  • Additional rule proposals under consideration include expanding instant replay, modifying onside kick rules, and other game adjustments.