Here’s a look at a few of the most notable approved rule changes:
Leaping over the line of scrimmage at the snap of field goals, PATs now prohibited
This rule prohibits the “leaper” block attempt on field goals and PATs, a proposal submitted by Philadelphia.
Two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls on a player in one game will result in automatic disqualification
A permanent rule has been put into place that disqualifies a player who is penalized twice in one game for certain types of unsportsmanlike conduct fouls, a proposal submitted by the Competition Committee.