REPORT: NFL Approves Rule Changes For Expanded Replay Assistance And Regular Season Overtime
- The NFL has announced that both teams will possess the ball during regular season overtime, similar to playoff rules, but the overtime remains 10 minutes long.
- Referees can now call for replay assistance on more plays, including roughing the kicker and facemasks, per Yahoo Sports.
- NFL owners have approved moving the touchback spot on kickoffs from the 30-yard line to the 35-yard line to promote more returns.
- Regular season overtime periods will stay at 10 minutes, unlike playoffs, according to the NFL announcement.
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NFL Owners Vote to Change Rules for Overtime and Kickoffs
It’s that time of the NFL off-season that’s typically considered the doldrums for football fans. Free agency has largely wound down, and the NFL Draft is still several weeks away […] The post NFL Owners Vote to Change Rules for Overtime and Kickoffs appeared first on The Western Journal.
NFL owners approved these changes for 2025: Overtime rules, touchbacks and more
It’s a quiet time in the NFL calendar, but there’s still plenty to discuss. The annual league meetings took place in Florida this week, with coaches, general managers and owners convening to discuss the future of the NFL. Aside from speaking with reporters, the league’s top decision-makers vote on proposals for new rules and guidelines. With the meetings now wrapping up, here’s a look at the approved rule changes for the 2025 NFL season: Regular…
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