The NFL didn’t just tweak a rule in 2024; it rewrote one of football’s most familiar moments. With safety and excitement both in mind, the league introduced the “dynamic kickoff,” a scrimmage-style ...

With the NFL’s onside kick setup failing to provide enough drama, executive vice president Troy Vincent suggested last October that changes could be in store in 2026. Replacing the onside kick with a ...

On Seattle's end, the Seahawks earned their way to the Super Bowl by beating the Rams in a 31-27 thriller. Sam Darnold threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns in the win. The Seahawks are now headed ...

Donald Trump criticizes the NFL’s modified kickoff rule during a college football podcast, saying the league should stop tinkering.

The National Football League implemented new kickoff rules ahead of the 2025 season, hoping to see the rate of kickoff returns increase dramatically. The results paid off, with NFL kickoff stats for ...

One of the more negative side effects to the NFL's new kickoff rule has been what it's done to the onside kick, an already rare but exciting play that had the potential to help teams close the gap in ...

USA TODAY Sports NFL Insider Tyler Dragon's top free agents list for 2026 is led by a linebacker. Where do your team's top ...