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The NFL's annual league meeting will happen later this month. Owners will gather and will make decisions about some rules and bylaws, in addition other things. Leading up to that, several teams have made proposals to consider, ranging from the overtime rule to penalties and the free agent negotiation window.
Let's have a look at the proposals that were made.
The Detroit Lions proposed that the automatic first down be removed as part of the penalty for defensive holding or illegal contact. It would still be a five-yard penalty but would not result in a first down unless the five yards took it beyond the line to gain.
The Green Bay Packers proposed that the "tush push" be eliminated. They would like it to be a 10-yard penalty by pushing or throwing the body against a player immediately receiving a snap that was lined up right behind the center.
The Philadelphia Eagles propose that playoff overtime rules be expanded to the regular season. The overtime period would be changed back to 15 minutes from 10 and then both teams would be guaranteed possession of the ball offensively. Currently, in the regular season, the game ends in overtime on an offensive touchdown or defensive safety on the opening possession. If not touchdown or safety is scored, both teams are guaranteed one possession before it becomes sudden-death.
The Detroit Lions proposed that the guaranteed home playoff game for division winners be eliminated, giving initial playoff seeding based on regular-season record only.
The 90-player limit will exclude players placed on Reserve/Injured prior to or on the day of the roster reduction to 53 players, unless such player is Designated for Return.
The Pittsburgh Steelers would like to allow teams to be able to have one video or phone call with free agents and not only their agent in the two-day negotiating window before the start of the league year and to be able to make travel arrangements, although travel would not be permitted until the start of the league year.
Currently, teams may only be in contact with player agents during the negotiating window.
The Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders combined to propose that kicking balls be allowed to be prepped the same way the balls that are used offensively. Currently, they may only be prepared on game day in the locker room. They would like to be able to submit up to three "K-balls" with the 24 quarterback footballs before the game to be inspected, preparing them during the week rather than have to prepare them on game days.
The Washington Commanders propose that teams qualifying for the postseason may request and be granted scouting credentials for Weeks 17 and 18 for potential opponents. They also propose that teams hosting wild card games be required to grant scouting credentials for postseason teams from their conference. Currently, home wild card teams are not required to grant them.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 8 proposed NFL changes by teams for 2025
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Let's have a look at the proposals that were made.
Change to illegal contact, defensive holding penalties
The Detroit Lions proposed that the automatic first down be removed as part of the penalty for defensive holding or illegal contact. It would still be a five-yard penalty but would not result in a first down unless the five yards took it beyond the line to gain.
Eliminating the "tush push"
The Green Bay Packers proposed that the "tush push" be eliminated. They would like it to be a 10-yard penalty by pushing or throwing the body against a player immediately receiving a snap that was lined up right behind the center.
Overtime changes
The Philadelphia Eagles propose that playoff overtime rules be expanded to the regular season. The overtime period would be changed back to 15 minutes from 10 and then both teams would be guaranteed possession of the ball offensively. Currently, in the regular season, the game ends in overtime on an offensive touchdown or defensive safety on the opening possession. If not touchdown or safety is scored, both teams are guaranteed one possession before it becomes sudden-death.
Potential wild card home game
The Detroit Lions proposed that the guaranteed home playoff game for division winners be eliminated, giving initial playoff seeding based on regular-season record only.
Give 90-man roster IR exemption
The 90-player limit will exclude players placed on Reserve/Injured prior to or on the day of the roster reduction to 53 players, unless such player is Designated for Return.
Free agency negotiating window change
The Pittsburgh Steelers would like to allow teams to be able to have one video or phone call with free agents and not only their agent in the two-day negotiating window before the start of the league year and to be able to make travel arrangements, although travel would not be permitted until the start of the league year.
Currently, teams may only be in contact with player agents during the negotiating window.
Kicking ball prep changes
The Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders combined to propose that kicking balls be allowed to be prepped the same way the balls that are used offensively. Currently, they may only be prepared on game day in the locker room. They would like to be able to submit up to three "K-balls" with the 24 quarterback footballs before the game to be inspected, preparing them during the week rather than have to prepare them on game days.
Expanded scouting credentials
The Washington Commanders propose that teams qualifying for the postseason may request and be granted scouting credentials for Weeks 17 and 18 for potential opponents. They also propose that teams hosting wild card games be required to grant scouting credentials for postseason teams from their conference. Currently, home wild card teams are not required to grant them.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 8 proposed NFL changes by teams for 2025
Continue reading...
