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NFL announces drastic changes to kickoff rules for 2018 season
By Adam Spencer
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The kickoff is one of the most-dangerous plays in football, and the NFL has made some serious changes to the play in recent years.
However, heading into the 2018 season, the rules for kickoffs have been changed once again, and this time, the changes are major.
From players not being able to get running starts to a rule mandating that five players line up on each side of the kicker, here are the changes passed by league owners on Tuesday:
Here’s a summary of all the changes to the @NFL kickoff rule for 2018 — see how they compare to the previous rule. pic.twitter.com/4R4aK5sZwK
— NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) May 22, 2018
Only time will tell if these changes make the play safer, but it is certain that kickoffs will look much different in 2018 and beyond.
Now, it’s fair to question how long it will take these rules to reach the college game.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
