On Monday, the National Football League issues a full list of rule proposals that were brought upon by different teams.
The Eagles offered a couple of interesting ones that include jersey numbers and a spin on the XFL alternative to the onside kick.
- By Philadelphia; amends Rule 5, Section 1, Article 2, to permit the use of zero (“0”) as a
- jersey numeral; to allow kickers and punters to use any jersey numeral between 0-49 and 90-99.
- By Philadelphia; amends Rule 6, Section 1, to permit a team to maintain possession of the ball after a score by substituting one offensive play (4th and 20 from the kicking team’s 20-yard line) for an onside kickoff attempt.
- By Los Angeles Chargers; amends Rule 4, Section 6, Article 3 and Section 7, Article 4, to
- make the adjustment of the play clock following an Instant Replay reversal consistent with other timing rules.
- By Detroit; amends Rule 15, Section 3, Article 9, to expand the coaches’ challenge system to include personal fouls called on the field.
- By Detroit; amends Rule 15, Section 1, to provide clubs more opportunities for a third
- challenge.
- By Detroit; amends Rule 15, Section 3, to expand the Replay Official’s jurisdiction to allow for consultation regarding penalty assessment.
- By Houston; amends Rule 15, Section 1, Article 2, to expand the Replay Official’s jurisdiction to allow for review on failed fourth down attempts.
- By Los Angeles Rams; amends Rule 15, Section 1 and Section 3, to make fouls for Roughing the Passer called on the field subject to replay assist and/or review by a coach’s challenge.
- By New York Jets; amends Rule 12, Section 2, Article 6, to expand the crackback prohibition to players who go in motion and go beyond the center to block (“split-flow block”) a defender below the waist.
The most notable rule is from the Eagles which wants to give teams the option to convert a fourth-and-15 from their own 25-yard line. The problem with the current onside kick is that it has been almost impossible to recover since the NFL changed its kickoff rules in 2018.
During upcoming league meetings, clubs will discuss the following proposed rules changes. All proposals must be approved by 75% (24) of the owners to be adopted.
