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A better onside kick? Expanded reviews? A look at NFL's proposed rule changes for 2020

Spurred by the New Orleans Saints — and their extremely passionate fanbase — the NFL accepted a rule change prior to the 2019 that would allow teams to review pass interference. No rule proposal for the 2020 NFL season carries that same level of support around the league, but a few could — if accepted — drastically affect how the game is played.

The NFL Football Operations department unveiled rule-change proposals for the 2020 season Tuesday, the most drastic of which focuses on a much different alternative to the onside kick.

In total, seven rule changes have been proposed for the 2020 season.