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Game Changer: NFL Owners Plot Major Shake-Up with Proposed Rule Overhaul

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On Wednesday, the NFL formally presented proposals for various rule changes for the 2024 season, which encompassed considerations such as the potential prohibition of the hip-drop tackle and a comprehensive revision of the kickoff play. 

These matters have been extensively deliberated among league executives in recent months, and now there is clear insight into the specific measures the NFL and its competition committee aim to implement.

NFL: Kickoff Rule Adjustments Proposed

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INGLEWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 08: NFL kickoff logo before the Buffalo Bills game versus the Los Angeles Rams on September 8, 2022, at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.

One of the most notable changes being considered is a redesigned kickoff rule designed to enhance excitement while prioritizing player safety.

Proposed by a special teams working group, the new kickoff rule draws inspiration from the XFL and aims to increase return rates while reducing concussions.

If ratified, this adjustment would signify a significant departure from the traditional kickoff format and herald a new era for the league.

Under the proposed rule, fair catches would be abolished, and touchbacks would be advanced to the 35-yard line.

Furthermore, kickers would commence from the 35-yard line, with members of the receiving team positioned at the 40-yard line.

This configuration would mandate that a minimum of nine players from the returning team be situated in a designated “set-up zone” between the 30-yard line and the 35.

Only the kicker and returners would be permitted to move before the ball is put into play.

Proposal to Ban Hip-Drop Tackles

Another substantial proposal under consideration is the prohibition of hip-drop tackles, a technique associated with a rise in lower body injuries.

The committee seeks to tackle this issue by enforcing penalties for players utilizing this method.

According to NFL Executive Vice President of Player Health and Safety, Jeff Miller, the league has recognized hip-drop tackles as a significant factor in injuries, displaying a considerably higher injury rate compared to standard tackles.

The suggested rule alteration would levy penalties, including a 15-yard loss and an automatic first down, for players employing this technique.

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