The NFL kick return rate more than doubled under the new kickoff rules last season, with teams logging more kick returns per ...

The NFL’s new 50-yard kickoff rule addresses an issue that has become problematic since the league introduced the dynamic kickoff in 2024. Faced with unexpected strategic use by certain teams, the ...

The NFL made a significant change to its kickoff in 2024, instituting the "dynamic kickoff" to boost the percentage of returned kicks and make one of the league's most dangerous plays safer. The ...

Beginning in the 2024 season, the NFL rolled out a new kickoff format that was designed to reduce injuries and encourage kickoff returns. While it’s largely accomplished its goals, United States ...

The NFL's new kickoff rule is going to have one major casualty this year and that's the surprise onside kick. When the NFL's 32 owners approved the new rule in March, the only way they could make it ...

Changes are coming to the NFL in 2026. At the annual league meetings on Tuesday, owners approved five new rules for the upcoming season. There's nothing groundbreaking, but these minor tweaks were ...

There are some new rules on special teams this year in college football. On an onside kick, the return team can fair catch a one-bounce, high-hopper. Punt returners will be protected by a modified ...