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NFL EVP Troy Vincent suggests reconsidering onside kick rules due to low recovery success rates, despite increased kickoff returns, with potential discussions in the upcoming offseason based on season results.
NFL owners have approved a new kickoff rule for the 2024 season, with a one-year trial basis. The rule involves a drastically different formation for kickoffs, with the majority of players on the receiving team's territory. It also introduces new touchback rules to encourage more returns and limits onside kicks to the fourth quarter for trailing teams. The rule aims to increase kickoff returns and will be in effect starting from the upcoming preseason.
The Philadelphia Eagles have proposed an alternative to the NFL's onside kick, among several other rule-change proposals submitted by NFL teams, including eliminating the first touch spot after the receiving team possesses the ball. The proposals will be voted on during the annual league meeting in March, with any rule change requiring 75% approval from NFL owners.
NFL teams have proposed rule changes for the 2024 season, including an alternative to the onside kick and expanding the scope of instant replay. Notable proposals include the Philadelphia Eagles' onside kick alternative, the Indianapolis Colts' request to challenge any foul, the Detroit Lions' suggestion for a third challenge, and the Buffalo Bills' proposal to allow practice squad quarterbacks to serve as the emergency third quarterback on game days. Other proposals involve moving the trade deadline and making the "Hawk-Eye" replay feed available in coaches' booths.
The Philadelphia Eagles have proposed an alternative to the NFL's onside kick, along with three other rule-change proposals submitted by NFL teams on the first day of the new league year. The Eagles' alternative would allow a team that scores to keep the ball if they can convert a 4th-and-20 from their own 20-yard-line. Other proposals include changes to the challenge system and the trade deadline. These proposals will be voted on during the annual league meeting in March.
The NFL is considering significant changes to kickoffs and onside kicks, including a new rule that would only allow teams to attempt an onside kick when behind in the fourth quarter and with prior verification of their intentions. Other proposed changes include altering the setup zone for kickoffs and adjusting touchback rules. The league hopes these changes will increase the frequency and success rates of onside kicks, potentially leading to more late-game comebacks and making the kickoff game more exciting while reducing injury rates.
New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen defended his decision to attempt an onside kick during Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams, despite the low success rate of recovering such kicks this season. Allen explained that with limited time and no timeouts left, kicking deep and forcing a three-and-out wasn't a great option given the Rams' strong offense. Although the onside kick failed, Allen believed it was the right play to try and tie the game. He also acknowledged that recent NFL rule changes have made onside kicks more challenging to recover.
Kent State's attempt at a surprise onside kick to open the game against Eastern Michigan backfired when the kick was recovered by Eastern Michigan's Kendric Nowling, who returned it 44 yards for a touchdown. The Golden Flashes, with a struggling record, were hoping to catch their opponents off-guard but instead found themselves trailing 7-0 just six seconds into the game.
The NFL's competition committee has proposed several rule changes for the 2023 season, including modifications to touchbacks on punts and kickoffs, making tripping a personal foul, and making it illegal to launch off one or both feet. Additionally, teams have proposed their own changes, such as the Rams wanting to make roughing the passer reviewable and the Eagles proposing an alternative onside kick. The owners will vote on these proposals at the annual league meeting next week.
The NFL's competition committee has proposed several rule changes for the 2023 season, including modifications to touchbacks on punts and kickoffs, making tripping a personal foul, and making it illegal to launch off one or both feet. Additionally, teams have proposed their own changes, such as the Rams wanting to make roughing the passer reviewable and the Eagles proposing an alternative onside kick. The owners will vote on these proposals at the annual league meeting next week.