The NFL launched important modifications to its kickoff play final yr, and extra tweaks have now been accredited for the 2025 season.
NFL crew house owners on Wednesday unanimously accredited a proposal that may permit for onside kicks to be declared at any level within the sport by a crew that’s trailing. Final season, solely a crew that was trailing within the fourth quarter may try an onside kick.
As well as, gamers on the kicking crew will now be allowed to line up on the 35-yard line. The ball will stay on the 35-yard line, however earlier guidelines required the ten gamers apart from the kicker to line up on the 34. The hope is that shifting the duvet gamers additional ahead will enhance the possibilities of a restoration by the kicking crew.
