When NFL owners get together later this month to discuss rules proposals, several of the changes they will be considering will have a distinct Detroit Lions feel.
The Lions submitted three of the nine playing rules proposals on the ballot at the NFL's annual spring meeting, and one of the two bylaw proposals up for consideration.
The proposals relate to expanding instant replay, what coaches can challenge and teams' game day rosters. The Lions are asking NFL owners to:
u2219 Allow clubs to designate and use an emergency third quarterback from its inactive list or practice squad in the event its first two quarterbacks are ruled out during a game because of injury.