New rules passed for 2024 NFL season
Larry Mayer
ORLANDO, Fla. - The NFL has dramatically altered its kickoff rules to encourage more returns while remaining cognizant of player safety.
At the NFL owners meetings in Orlando this week, teams voted to approve new kickoff rules that will be implemented on a one-year trial basis in 2024.
The ball will be kicked off from the 35-yard line as in the past. But 10 players from the kicking team w