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NFL competition committee discusses potential changes to instant replay, punts, helmet rule

The offseason is not just the time for NFL teams to sign and re-sign free agents, scout and subsequently draft college players, it also is the time for the league to readjust the rule book. Numerous proposals are admitted each year either by the 32 clubs or the competition committee and voted on by the league. 2019 will be no different, if some reports coming out of Indianapolis — where the scouting combine takes place this week — are an indication.

Adapted from a series of tweets by NFL Network’s Judy Battista, the competition committee is looking at the following topics:

Instant replay: How or if to alter reviewable plays following the NFC Championship Game no-call on a pass interference.