ESPN.com · Jul 28, 2024
Referee breaks down kickoff 12th player rule at Chiefs camp
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo.-- Twelve men on the field will be legal this coming NFL season. Well, in one specific instance.
NFL referee John Hussey met with reporters Saturday after Kansas City Chiefs practice to review the new rules for the 2024 season, and spent a chunk of time breaking down those governing kickoffs. He said that in the past few weeks, officials learned that in windy weather games, where teams might use kicking sticks to steady the ball, clubs will now be able to utilize a 12th player as a holder. The player won't be able to do anything else on the play, and will have to vacate the field immediately after holding the kick.
