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NFL Announces Complete List Of Approved 2017 Playing Rules Proposals

Related Topics: Unsportsmanlike conduct

PHOENIX – The NFL on Tuesday announced the full list of approved playing rules, bylaws and resolution changes from the league’s annual meeting:

Approved 2017 Playing Rules Proposals

u200bu200b2a. By Philadelphia; Prohibits the “leaper” block attempt on field goal and extra point plays.

8. By Competition Committee; Makes permanent the rule that disqualifies a player who is penalized twice in one game for certain types of unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.

9. By Competition Committee; Changes the spot of the next snap after a touchback resulting from a free kick to the 25-yard line for one year only.