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The proposal that passed at the annual league meeting on Tuesday moves a touchback from the 30 to the 35-yard line.
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The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn't quite as much as the league had hoped.
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Owners also approved expanded replay assist has also been approved, a league source told The Athletic.

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NFL plans to bring “more excitement back” to kickoff with changes for 2025
As the league has previously noted, on the whole, the NFL had a 32.8 percent kickoff return rate in 2024 after it fell to 21.8 percent in 2023. The average field position was the 29.6-yard line, with 59 returns of at least 40 yards — the most since 2016.
Here’s how the new NFL rules on kickoffs and overtime will work
The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn’t quite as much as the league had hoped.
NFL Kickoff Rule Changes Aim for More Returns in 2025
NFL changes kickoff protocols: aims for 70% return rate by 2025 by starting touchbacks at the 35-yard line. Donnie and Mark react to the recent changes.
Here's how the new NFL rules on kickoffs and overtime will work
The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn’t quite as much as the league had hoped
NFL postpones a decision on the tush push to next month but passes other rule changes
NFL team owners had been set to vote Tuesday on Green Bay’s proposal to ban the play that’s helped the Philadelphia Eagles win one Super Bowl and reach another, but it was tabled until May.
NFL passes Steelers' proposed free agency rule change
The NFL approved a rule change proposed by the Steelers for free agency. Here's what it means and how it could impact offseason roster moves.
NFL owners approve rule change allowing both teams to possess ball in regular-season OT
Among the additional rule changes are the expanded use of replay assist and touchbacks resulting in the ball placed at the 35-yard line.
Recapping the approved NFL rule changes coming for 2025
The NFL adopted several rules proposals, including changes to overtime and replay assist, but show down one of the Lions' proposals and tabled another
NFL overtime rules change for regular season to align with postseason rules: What to know
The NFL is changing its overtime rules again, aligning them with what they did in the postseason last year. Starting this coming season, when the game reaches the 10-minute overtime, both teams will be allowed a possession.

Shedeur Sanders, NFL and National Football League Draft

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Former Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson held a two-word roster-building philosophy: speed kills. His old boss and current Dallas owner/general manager, Jerry Jones, should embrace that approach. Golde...
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Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the presumptive No. 1 overall selection, and yet it is another quarterback, Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, who seems to be driving headlines.
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Do they continue to try and make it work with the quarterbacks in-house (Deshaun Watson and Kenny Pickett) and select the top defensive player on their board or do they select their future quarterback...

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NFL 2025 mock draft: Shedeur Sanders goes early, Giants add second first-round pick
Former Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson held a two-word roster-building philosophy: speed kills. His old boss and current Dallas owner/general manager, Jerry Jones, should embrace that approach. Golden took the silver at the combine with the second-fastest 40-yard dash time (4.29). The Cowboys require a WR2 boost regardless.
NFL mock draft 2025: Will Shedeur Sanders, Ashton Jeanty go in top five?
Adam Schefter Says Shedeur Sanders Going Top 3 in NFL Draft 'Increasingly Unlikely'
"Just under a month away from the NFL draft, it sounds increasingly unlikely that Shedeur Sanders would wind up going 2 or 3. And that is where it would get interesting, the story of the draft then would become where is Shedeur Sanders going to go.
NFL Draft 2025: Where Shedeur Sanders will be drafted, Aaron Rodgers' future and more top storylines to watch
NFL Draft may not be flush with blue-chip talent, but it certainly does not lack in big names or storylines. Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the presumptive No. 1 overall selection, and yet it is another quarterback,
Shedeur Sanders still a candidate for the top overall pick in 2025 NFL draft
Shedeur Sanders versus Cam Ward has been a popular NFL draft storyline. Recent reports suggest Sanders might still have a chance to go No. 1 overall.
Fantasy Football Rookie Profile: Colorado Quarterback Shedeur Sanders
NFL Draft is coming! In an effort to educate you, the fantasy football fan, about the top players at the incoming class, I’ll be spotlighting a differe
Where Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter fall in latest USA TODAY NFL mock draft
With the NFL draft only a few weeks away, where does USA TODAY's latest mock draft have Colorado stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter going?
NFL news roundup: Shedeur Sanders meeting with Browns this week; Titans WR Treylon Burks (knee) likely to miss training camp
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Colorado Buffaloes' Shedeur Sanders Evaluates NFL Quarterbacks Geno Smith, Jameis Winston
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is projected to be a top-ten pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Sanders is expected to be one of the first two quart
All the 2025 NFL rule changes, including a new overtime and the Tush Push’s return
The Tush Push persists... for now. Meanwhile, NFL overtime makes more sense and instant replay gets a common sense upgrade.
NFL players in 2028 Olympics? Roger Goodell provides update on flag football
The NFL helped get flag football into the 2028 Olympics. Some of players are hoping to participate in the Olympic festivities.
Chargers get good news on alternate jerseys, possibly helmets after NFL rule change
One change that is coming should have fans of all teams excited, especially for the Los Angeles Chargers. The NFL is now allowing teams to wear their alternate uniforms up to four times per season going forward. RELATED: Chargers draft projection includes shocking trade, loops in Ravens' Mark Andrews
NFL owners table tush push vote, approve kickoff, OT rule changes
The future of the tush push has been pushed until next month, but team owners approved modifying the kickoff rule, expanding replay assist and revising overtime rules among other changes.
Paul Brown gets a career win total boost after NFL officially incorporates old AAFC stats
The AAFC existed from 1946-49 with Paul Brown’s Cleveland team winning the title in each of those years. The Browns, San Francisco 49ers, and original Baltimore Colts then joined the NFL in 1950. The Colts disbanded after one year before returning as a new franchise in 1953.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah hints at getting extra capital in the 2025 NFL Draft
The Vikings currently have four picks in this month's draft, but Kwesi Adofo-Mensah may have a plan to add picks.
Five takeaways from Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell at NFL owners meetings
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Kevin O’Connell spoke for for exactly 31 minutes, 58 seconds on Tuesday morning at the NFL owners meetings. He answered a wide array of questions from local reporters, while national reporters occasionally chimed in with some inquiries of their own.
No 'chain gang'? How the NFL will look different in 2025 with new rule changes
Eye technology as the primary method for determining the line to gain, with the chain crew remaining on the field as a backup. However, referees are still responsible for spotting the ball manually,
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