NFL implements major rule changes for 2025 season

Here’s how the new NFL rules on kickoffs and overtime will work
The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn’t quite as much as the league had hoped.
The NFL's New Overtime Rules for the 2025 Season, Explained
Football returns to NBC for its 2025 regular season later this year, it'll do so with a big change to the way the NFL handles overtime games. At a meeting this week, the 32 teams of the National Football League voted to approve a measure proposed by the Philadelphia Eagles that would establish uniform overtime rules for both regular season and playoff games.
NFL implements major rule changes for 2025 season: What to know
The league was mostly pleased with the experimental kickoff put in place for 2024 that led to the rate of kickoff returns increasing from a record-low 21.8% in 2023 to 32.8% last season, while reducing the rate of injuries on what had been the game's most dangerous play.
Analysis of the New Rules for the 2024 NFL Season: The End of 'Sudden Death' Overtime
The elimination of 'sudden death' overtime is arguably the most progressive adjustment made for the 2024 season. Unlike the previous format where the first team to score wins, now each team will have an opportunity to maintain possession,
New NFL Season Rule Changes: Dynamic Kickoff & Replay
NFL unveils new rules: permanent dynamic kickoffs, revised touchbacks, and broader replay aid starting this season. The new kickoff rule is here to stay.
Going Over the New NFL Rule Changes
Yesterday, the NFL owners got together to vote on some rule changes for the 2025 NFL season. Some of these appear to be changes for the better, while others don’t seem to be all that helpful. Let’s take a look at all of them here and see what’s changing for the Minnesota Vikings and the 31 NFL teams that don’t matter as much.
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Winners and Losers of Tush Push, NFL Rule Changes from 2025 Spring League Meeting
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What are NFL overtime rules for regular and postseason play?
While extra football is always fun, even die-hard fans can have a hard time keeping up with the NFL's evolving overtime rules. Potential updates were floated at the 2025 scouting combine.
NFL rule changes 2025: Tush Push ban tabled, expanded replay assist, overtime rules pass
The NFL's league meetings voted on rule changes Tuesday. Here's a look at what passed, what didn't and what votes were ...
NFL postpones a decision on the tush push but passes other rule changes
The future of the tush push has been pushed until next month. NFL team owners had been set to vote Tuesday on Green Bay’s ...