Newsday · Jul 24, 2018
NFL rule changes for 2018: What you need to know
Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant dives for the end zone as Packers cornerback Sam Shields defends during an NFC divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field on Jan. 11, 2015. Photo Credit: AP / Perry KnottsAfter years of confusion, debate and yelling in disbelief at the TV, NFL fans might finally find out the answer to what feels like an age-old question: What is a catch?
The NFL revamped its catch rule this offseason, one of many rule changes that will take effect this coming season. Here’s a rundown of what will be different on game day:
Catch rule
The NFL eliminated the “surviving the ground” requirement of the previous catch rule, simplifying it to a three-step process:
