NFL's new kickoff rules may lead to Harrison Butker sitting out kickoffs during Kansas City Chiefs OTAs due to changes in the rules. Special teams coordinator intrigued by the new rules that mirror XFL.
NFL team owners voted to make a massive overhaul of the kickoff rules, with 29 in favor and 3 against. San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York was among the three who voted against it citing health and safety concerns.
NFL team owners decided to revive the kickoff and implement new rules inspired by the XFL for the special teams play in the 2024 season.
The NFL competition committee discussed a rule change involving kickoffs to make it more like the XFL's rules from 2023.