These seem likely to be a bigger deal than the seven new rules that were approved yesterday. Battle Red Blog takes a look at the practical effect of the changes.
Word came down this morning that the NFL has decided to enact two more rule changes in addition to the seven changes that were made official yesterday. I dare say these could make far more of an impact.
NFL approves touchback on kickoffs to the 25 and automatic ejection for players called for 2 unsportsmanlike penalties. Both on 1-yr trial.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) March 23, 2016
Talk about incentivizing a player to take a knee in the end zone.