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NFL Proposes Permanent Dynamic Kickoff Rule with Key Adjustments

The NFL Competition Committee recommends moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line and expanding replay assist ahead of a critical vote at the league's annual meeting.

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, citing its success in reducing injuries by 43%.
  • Touchbacks would be moved to the 35-yard line under the proposal, aiming to incentivize more kickoff returns by discouraging end-zone kicks.
  • The committee also recommends allowing onside kicks at any point in the game, provided the kicking team is trailing, removing the current fourth-quarter restriction.
  • An expansion of replay assist has been proposed to allow officials to overturn certain penalties, such as facemask and horse-collar infractions, when clear video evidence disproves the call.
  • All proposed changes, including the dynamic kickoff adjustments, require approval from 24 of the 32 team owners at the upcoming league meetings in West Palm Beach, Florida, starting March 30.