
The following are rule changes that were passed at the league’s annual owners meeting in March. Any changes will go into effect once the labor dispute is resolved. Changes were made regarding kickoffs to limit injuries. First, kickoffs will be moved from the 30 back up to the 35-yard line, repealing a 1994 rule change. Players on the kickoff coverage team can not line up more than 5 yards behind the kickoff line, minimizing running starts and thus reducing the speed of collisions. Note: Other changes were also proposed, but a number of players and coaches expressed concern they...








