The league is transforming kickoffs. But there are other tweaks to football that could improve the sport for players and fansThe NFL will look radically different next season. The league’s owners voted on Tuesday to approve a new kickoff rule originally adopted in the XFL.It is one of the most groundbreaking changes in league history. After slowly legislating the kickoff out of the sport, the league is embracing a new ‘hybrid’ approach that turns the kickoff into something approaching a...
The NFL banned the hip-drop tackle via a unanimous vote of team owners
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Louis Rees-Zammitt took part in the International Pathways Players Pro Day. The 23-year-old shocked rugby in January as he quit the sport. The former Wales winger is hopeful to make it into the NFL
Despite opposition from the NFL players, owners have officially decided to ban the “hip-drop” tackle over player safety concerns. Starting next season, the tackle will result in a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down. Jason Whitlock is wondering whether the NFL owners are “intentionally trying to undermine the watchability of the game.” “There’s a point where this bubble is going to burst,” Whitlock says, adding, “We’ve given the referees another judgment call and what we’re going...
By Eli Yudin Published: March 19th, 2024
The tackle that briefly knocked Geno Smith out of the Seahawks’ Week 4 win over the Giants didn’t draw a flag at the time, but next season that type of play, known as a swivel hip-drop tackle, will be illegal. That was one of three rule changes adopted by NFL clubs on Monday at the Annual League Meeting in Orlando, a change aimed at eliminating the type of lower-leg injuries that often result from such tackles. Illegal hip-drop tackles will result in a 15-yard penalty and automatic first down. ...
Former NFL player Chester David "Tuff" Harris is working to help people overcome diversity and excel in life. Harris will be in Manteca on Friday, March 22, to make a presentation at New Hope Church, 17218 Comconex Road.
Rates are up an average of 20%, marking the highest rate jump since 1976.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The village of Mechanicsburg is changing policies within the police department. Our partners at the Urbana Daily Citizen report that Mechanicsburg police officers will be prohibited from carrying tasers. Mechanicsburg Mayor Jason Adelsberger says the change is needed until the police chief, village council and himself can review different policies and []
All rule change proposals will be presented to owners at the league meetings later this month, with 24 out of 32 votes needed for approval.
Brazil named 10 players from the top flight in their latest international squad. The Premier League has to wake up! More than 5 minutes for a VAR check.. what about the paying customers in the stadium -