During the league’s annual spring meetings in Orlando, NFL owners have been considering multiple rule change proposals. Here are the most impactful changes to the league’s rules.
Kickoffs will change in 2024
On Tuesday morning, owners voted to accept a proposal from the league’s Competition Committee to change the way kickoffs are conducted. The league will use the new setup for one season and then evaluate its impact.
As we have previously reported, the kicker will spot the ball at his own 35. His teammates will line up at the opponent’s 40, while the returning team will line up five yards away at their own 35.