NFL Considers Overhauling Controversial End Zone Fumble and Touchback Rule
The NFL is considering changing its controversial "end zone fumble/touchback" rule, where the offense loses possession if they fumble the ball through and out of the end zone. The league's EVP of Football Operations, Troy Vincent, stated that the rule will be studied this offseason, suggesting that the offense should retain the football. The current rule has faced criticism for penalizing the offense too severely and awarding possession to the defense without a recovery. A potential rule change would need to be proposed to the league's competition committee and voted on during the offseason.