Of all the NFL’s rules, perhaps its most highly debated – and disliked – one is when the offense fumbles the football through and out of the end zone for a touchback. Despite the defense not recovering the ball, the opposing team is awarded possession. For years, fans have called for the league modify the rule for a lesser punishment that still allows the fumbling/offensive team to keep the ball.
Now, the league might be listening.
During a league meeting Wednesday, the league’s EVP of Football Operations Troy Vincent opened the door to changing the outcome of these plays.