NFL Weighs Replay Assistance for Facemask Penalties and Other Rule Changes

League officials discuss expanding replay capabilities and propose updates to key safety and gameplay rules during winter meetings.

The NFL is considering making facemask penalties reviewable through replay assistance, following several high-profile missed calls this season.
Other potential expansions to replay assistance include hits on defenseless players, tripping, taunting, and illegal formations on kickoffs.
NFL executive Troy Vincent emphasized the importance of eliminating low blocks below the knee to align with high school and college safety standards.
The league is exploring changes to the onside kick, citing its low success rate, with potential alternatives like a single play to retain possession being discussed.
Discussions also included the Washington Commanders' potential move to a new stadium at the RFK site and ongoing analysis of a possible 18-game regular season.