The NFL's football operations group and the competition committee continue to discuss modifications to the kickoff, which underwent a radical change last offseason. After moving the touchback from the ...

As is often the case, it appears the NFL was only paying lip service to the idea of improved safety in its game. Because it's ...

Kicker Jake Bates starred for the Michigan Panthers during the 2024 UFL season. He broke into the league at just the right ...

The NFL will take a look at a number of kickoff rule changes this offseason after the league was happy with the way the new kickoff rule worked in its first season in 2024. Among the ideas that ...

INDIANAPOLIS - Now that it has one season of data to review regarding the dynamic kickoff, the NFL Competition Committee - on which Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott serves - is spending time ...

NFL Competition Committee Chairman Rich McKay discussed possible changes to the new dynamic kickoff. The Pittsburgh Steelers and 31 other franchises had to quickly adapt to the NFL’s new dynamic ...

The NFL was happy with how the dynamic kickoff worked in its inaugural run in 2024, but there may still be changes to the play in 2025. NFL Competition Committee chairman and Falcons CEO Rich McKay ...

More changes could be coming to the NFL's kickoff in 2025. The league's competition committee is considering moving the spot of a touchback to the receiving team's 30-yard-line and moving the ...

The NFL is once again looking at potential changes to its kickoff rules for the 2025 season. After modifying the kickoff format in 2024, which led to a 57% return increase and a lower injury rate ...

His ticket to making an NFL roster and sticking around, however, probably will be his play on special teams. In 2021, he averaged an SEC-leading 32.8 yards per kickoff return with a 100-yard ...

The UFL operated with a traditional kickoff rule during its 2024 season ... He attempted five field goals for the Commanders during the 2021 NFL season, making just two of them, but has spent ...