When Baltimore Ravens’ future Hall of Fame kicker Justin Tucker entered the league over a decade ago, the kickoff was still a big part of the game. It provided some of its most exciting plays and played a major factor in deciding crucial games, including the team’s 2012 Super Bowl his rookie year.
However, in recent years, the pivotal play had been all but phased out as part of an effort to make the game safer by reducing concussions. That will be changing starting this upcoming season after the league approved new kickoff rules.