Fans of obscure NFL rules had their moment in the sun during the Los Angeles Chargers-Denver Broncos game Dec. 19 on “Thursday Night Football.” Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker drilled a 57-yard field goal with no time on the clock in the first half during his team’s 34-27 victory. ...
Order of the Rules Penalty Summary Table of Foul Codes Team Abbreviation Codes Official Signals Rule-Section-Article | Description Rule 6| Creates a new form of a kickoff play. 12-2-18| Prohibits the “hip-drop” tackling technique.
Owners on Tuesday voted to approve the new kickoff rules, which means the traditional play that every football fan associates with the kickoff will no longer take place in the world's most popular football league. The new rule, in short, is close to being a copy of the kickoff that's be...
There were a few procedural rules changed. Teams will now by able to conduct Zoom or phone meetings with prospective free agents during the so-called legal tampering period.Teams can place two players on injured reserve with the designation to return when rosters are reduced to 53 players instea...
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Britain Covey, the Eagles’ punt returner who will be in the mix for kickoff returner duties, seemed intrigued by the personnel permutations the new rules will lead to. “It’s all going to depend on the body types they put out there,” Covey said. “You’re going to see som...