The rugby maul play will likely remain in place for 2023, and perhaps beyond. The full set of proposed rule changes for next week’s annual meetings — from teams and from the Competition Committee — do not include a rule prohibiting teammates from pushing the ball carrier. Unless the owners do it on their own [more] … [Read more...] about Final rule proposals do not include prohibition on pushing ballcarrier
Competition Committee proposes spotting the ball at the 25 after a fair catch on a kickoff
The NFL Competition Committee is proposing to spot the ball at the 25-yard line on a fair catch on a kickoff inside the 25-yard line. It follows the college rule. Per Article 4, on a fair catch on a kickoff, the receiving team would have the choice of putting the ball in play at the [more] … [Read more...] about Competition Committee proposes spotting the ball at the 25 after a fair catch on a kickoff
Ezekiel Elliott’s three-team wish list may not be mutual
The news today that former Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has narrowed his list of future teams to three glosses over one fairly important fact. This is a wish list, not a collection of finalists. Per a league source with knowledge of the situation, Elliott isn’t currently weighing contract offers from the Jets, Bengals, and [more] … [Read more...] about Ezekiel Elliott’s three-team wish list may not be mutual
Owners will vote on late-season Thursday night flexing proposal
Most horizons, by definition, take time to arrive. Others come more quickly than anyone would have expected. When it comes to potentially flexing Thursday games to Sunday, and vice-versa, Commissioner Roger Goodell said less than two months ago, “Not today, but it’ll certainly be something that’s on our horizon.” Currently, it’s not on the league’s [more] … [Read more...] about Owners will vote on late-season Thursday night flexing proposal
Panthers agree to terms with Eddy Piñeiro, will cut Zane Gonzalez
Zane Gonzalez saw his season end before it began, with a groin injury while warming up during the final preseason game. The Panthers signed Eddy Piñeiro, who earned the job beyond 2022. The Panthers announced a two-year contract agreement with Piñeiro on Thursday, ending Gonzalez’s time in Carolina. Piñeiro finished the year with a 94.3 [more] … [Read more...] about Panthers agree to terms with Eddy Piñeiro, will cut Zane Gonzalez