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Seven Rule Changes Adopted for 2016 NFL Season

The Kansas City Chiefs proposed two rule changes for the 2016 season, and while neither of those ultimately passed after NFL owners met and voted during the NFL Annual Meeting taking place this week in Florida, the committee did pass seven of the 19 proposals that were submitted, most notably making all chop blocks illegal.

Here is a list of the proposals that passed through the competition committee:

1. By Competition Committee; Permanently moves the line of scrimmage for Try kicks to the defensive team’s 15-yard line, and allows the defense to return any missed Try.