The NFL made a significant change to its kickoff in 2024, instituting the "dynamic kickoff" to boost the percentage of returned kicks and make one of the league's most dangerous plays safer. The ...

Although the NFL did not vote on the much-discussed “fourth-and-15 alternative” to the onside kick, it did pass a new rule that will make onside kicks easier for the kicking team to recover. The rule ...

The new kickoff formation has made it even harder to recover onside kicks. Which makes it even harder for a team trailing by multiple scores to close the gap. Which is going to renew discussions about ...

The NFL has made significant changes to its kickoff play in recent years, and it is possible another one could be implemented following the 2025 season. NFL executive VP of football operations Troy ...

Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick says he's doing his best to move on from the key role he played in his team's ...

The NFL is considering allowing teams to onside kick any time they want, regardless of the score. When the league implemented the new kickoff rules that require teams to declare in advance whether ...

Georgia coach’s gamble pays off, puts Texas defense back on field right after the Bulldogs’ 10-play TD drive. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts as running back Cash Jones (background) celebrates ...

It’s official. The onside kick, once the most thrilling, heart-stopping, hold-your-breath play in football, is on life support. The NFL, in its infinite wisdom, has tinkered with the kickoff rules so ...

NEW YORK — The NFL may give renewed consideration this offseason to implementing a fourth-and-15 or a fourth-and-20 alternative to the onside kick. The league’s modest tweak to its onside kick rules ...

Earlier today, we pointed out that the Panthers missed an opportunity to keep the point that made the third-quarter score 17-10 while ensuring the next drive would have started at the San Francisco 25 ...