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NFL to move from using chain gang as primary measurement system

The NFL will replace the chain gang with an electronic system to measure first downs starting in 2025.
The chain crew will still be available as a backup during games.
The electronic system was tested during preseason but not used in the regular season before.
An official will spot the ball, while technology will verify if the ball reached the first down marker.

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SF Gate

49ers chain gang leader refutes reports of NFL replacing them

San Francisco 49ers chain crew leader Jamie Beacom tells SFGATE his job is safe even though the league is implementing new first-down technology.

4 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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Outkick

NFL Makes Major Technology Decision To Determine First Downs

The NFL is finally realizing that they live in the year 2025 and is adapting to modern-day technology!On Friday, the league announced that they would be utilizing the Hawk-Eye Technology system, rather than the longstanding tradition of using the yardmarker chains, to determine first downs. The ‘chain gang’ will still be on the sidelines following the ball, but will only be used as a secondary method to determine the distance. The Hawk-Eye techn…

4 days ago·Nashville, United States

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The Daily Wire

NFL To Replace Chains With Tech To Measure First Downs

The National Football League is looking to replace its chain-gang measurement system with the high-tech Hawk-Eye virtual technology to measure first downs starting with the 2025 season. “Among the interesting items from an NFL football ops session with media: the Hawk-Eye virtual measurement for line to gain is slated to replace the chains as the ...

4 days ago·Nashville, United States

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Daily Snark

REPORT: NFL To Replace Chain Gang With Electric First Down Measurement System In 2025

The National Football League is planning to modernize the first down measurement system in 2025, NFL Network Beginning in the 2025 season, the NFL will use Hawk-Eye virtual measurement for line to gain, and the Hawk-Eye system will serve as the primary method of measuring line to gain. The chain gang will still work the sidelines […] The post REPORT: NFL To Replace Chain Gang With Electric First Down Measurement System In 2025 appeared first on …

5 days ago

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Bleacherreport

NFL Set to Use Hawk-Eye Virtual Measurement Instead of Chains for 2025 Season

5 days ago·United States

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Buffalo News

NFL to move from using chain gang as primary measurement system

At a press briefing in Indianapolis on Wednesday, the NFL announced that the league is gearing up to use Hawk-Eye virtual measurement to replace the chains as the primary measurement system for the regular season in 2025, per NFL Network's…

5 days ago·Buffalo, United States

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