Archives for March 2023

A new number is coming soon for each team in the league. NFL owners approved the proposal to allow any player but offensive and defensive linemen to wear the No. 0, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Kickers and punters may also now wear any numeral between 0-49 and 90-99. The proposal was submitted [more] … [Read more...] about Owners approve proposal allowing players to wear No. 0

NFL owners voted down a proposal to change the starting yard line of the offense after a touchback on a punt, Albert Breer of SI.com reports. The Competition Committee had proposed the ball be put in play at the receiving team’s 25-yard line when a touchback occurs on a punt. The committee cited competitive equity, [more] … [Read more...] about Owners vote down proposed punt touchback rule, table proposal on kickoff fair catches

The 49ers are expecting to host another Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium soon. 49ers owner Jed York said today that the team is in the process of getting a $120 million loan from the NFL’s stadium fund for improvements on Levi’s Stadium that would make the stadium fit to host another Super Bowl. “My optimism [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers expect another Bay Area Super Bowl soon

NFL owners tabled the Eagles’ rules proposal to provide an alternative to onside kicks. Per the proposal, teams would have a fourth-and-20 from their own 20-yard-line and would need to convert it to keep the ball. A defensive stop would give the other team the ball at the point the play ends and teams would [more] … [Read more...] about Owners table fourth-and-20 onside kick alternative

Roughing the passer will not be reviewable in 2023. The Rams’ proposal to make the penalty subject to review was voted down by NFL owners at the annual league meeting in Arizona on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. It seemed like a long shot that 24 owners would approve making roughing the passer reviewable. Last [more] … [Read more...] about Owners vote down proposal to make roughing the passer reviewable