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Approved Rule Changes for 2017 Season

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.