The NFL’s one-year experiment with the new kickoff rule becomes permanent this season with a new tweak that the league hopes will lead to a bigger increase in the rate of returns. The league also ...
Kickoff rules revamped: Teams can now declare onside kicks at any time, alter receiving team alignment, and face new penalties for out-of-bounds kicks from the 50-yard line. Officiating powers ...
The NFL has introduced two rule changes this offseason that fans will notice right away. The league has approved a one-year ...
The NFL’s latest rule adjustments are easy to file away as offseason paperwork, but two of them are going to show up on game ...
The upcoming NFL 2026 season brings one of the most meaningful rule packages the league has implemented in recent years, with adjustments designed to improve competitive balance, player safety, and ...
Arizona Cardinals place kicker Chad Ryland (38) kicks during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The upcoming NFL 2026 season brings ...