The NFL had limited onside kicks as part of its switch to the dynamic kickoff in 2024. That will no longer be the case in 2026.

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 ...

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 ...

NFL owners have passed five significant rule changes for the 2026 season, including major tweaks to the kickoff and new officiating powers. The changes allow onside kicks at any time, close kickoff ...

Changes are coming to the NFL in 2026. At the annual league meetings on Tuesday, owners approved five new rules for the upcoming season. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. There ...

The NFL’s one-year experiment with the new kickoff rule becomes permanent this season with a new tweak that the league hopes will lead to a bigger increase in the rate of returns. The league also ...

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 ...

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Changes are coming to the NFL in 2026. At the annual league meetings on Tuesday, owners approved five new rules for the upcoming season. There's nothing groundbreaking, but these minor tweaks were ...